I have this guitar in black and absolutely love it. I paid $100 less than this, but it is definitely a bargain at $479. Hey, call up and say, "I have a buddy who got this for $375 and see what happens. It's true, except you're stretching the definition of "buddy"
Also ask about the "case sold seperately" in the description. They are supposed to come with a gig bag.
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid
Here's a vid going head to head with an Epi. Note that the one for sale is a stop tail, not a stairstep.