I don't know if mine is pre or post Gibson (ordered on 03/22/2022) and I don't care as it performs just as it was intended to...to me, it is the last amp I will ever need...I assume Mr. Smith will do just as he pleases...
I have 6 strats...
Two are Fenders...opal spark Player Plus...aged cherry burst Player plus top...
Three are Squiers...2 color sunburst 50s Classic Vibe...3 color sunburst 60s Classic Vibe...sonic blue 40th Anniversary vintage...
One is a non Fender brand super strat in bengal burst...
I'm in the camp of more guitars...Beyond a certain "retail" value the diminishing returns don't do it for me...I'll take multiple "good" guitars over one that has the last 3% trying to justify a "large" increase in the selling price...just me...you do you...
Ha...I don't get to guitar stores much...the small town I live near has no music store...2.5 hours to the nearest place...I don't get to "try" before I buy these days...someday...perhaps...
I used to be an amp guy more than a guitar guy...since I bought the boogie I've not gassed for an amp...like you say, versatile...now I just buy guitars...and play 'em through the boogie...
I play almost every day with few exceptions...sometimes up to 3 hours, other times not long if I'm not feeling it...I never really "practice"...I just play what I feel...I'm old, retired and just do what the hell I want...