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Technically, the serial says it was made in 2010. The Gibson customer service says it is a 2009 Ltd Ed as the COA says. The guy said it was really common for a year model to cross over the calendar.
Either way, it is on par, maybe better, than my 2016 R9.
Looks like my R9. Very nice. I love the color and tight flame. My wife actually picked mine out because "it was pretty". When I heard it I grabbed it the next day.
I have another R9 and many other nice guitars. But this one really seems special. I can't put it down. The upside is that I am putting in a lot more playing time. That is a good thing since I retired from Live music after 27 years of non-stop gigging. This guitar is making me want to get back out there. :hee