If he designed and spec’d it like this he’d had his reasons… btw, he influenced a shit ton of musicians over the years, not me personally, even though i recognize the craft and touch, so he might be a bit of an authority in the field. There are way worse guitars designed by way worse guitarists… why do you care? Listen to what he plays instead of caring for the colours or shapes of a product that carries someone’s name
I try to go by ear, but i’m not that good, so i struggle a lot