I use graphic in the loop of my Stiletto Ace head. In fact, every Mesa I've owned, with the exception of the Blue Angel, benefitted with a graphic. The Nomad and the DC-5 had them already, of course.
There is a magic chemistry to the Norlin-era Custom, I believe. The mix:
- Maple neck with ebony board
- Maple top on mahogany body
- Thick paint with nitro finish
It works! That's all we need, it works!