I had a black non-export model for a while, sold on a couple of months ago. Aside from the scratchplate and bell-plate I see no difference to the export model.
Incidentally, it was a peach for customising...changed the bridge to a BadAssII, the machines to Schaller and stuck in a John East pre-amp (also in black). On the downside, I had to rout out the back of the body to accommodate a battery box as the cavity wasn't big enough to take the John East and the battery. It sounded fantastic...maybe a little too big.
The only thing I really didn't like about the model was that because it's of a more slab bodied design, there's a distinct lack of a proper chamfer under my right forearm. The body does fall way a little, but the edge can become a little hard on your forearm after extended session.
If you're thinking of buying one, check eBay seller thomasldh - I got mine from him and he seems to deal solely in Aerodynes. He does 'em all, in all colours. Taking into account the weak $, he's pretty cheap now.
P
