William, congratulations on the NGD. That is one gorgeous guitar. As you probably know from some of my posts, I am a huge PRS fan. So this will perhaps sound slightly defensive. But I think those defects you experienced are the exception rather than the rule.
But you are absolutely correct. "For the $1300"..it shouldn't.. "have the flaws".
I hope you enjoy your new guitar for a very long time.
[u]Guitars:[/u] 2014 PRS Santana, 2013 PRS Paul's, 2009 PRS Hollowbody, 1972 Gibson ES-325, 2012 Fender Strat American Standard, 2012 Yamaha Pacifica, Martin M-36, Martin 000-15M, Seagull S6 Classic[br][u]Amps:[/u] Fender Blues Junior III, Boss Eband JS-10, Line 6 POD 500X, Quilter Microblock 45
