Did you see this video? I did and found it interesting.
https://youtu.be/85SnZueP6eM
My immediate thought is that I would like this same test to be done on Tele style guitars from HB and Squire, to see if there is a difference.
Secondly I think Les Paul style guitars are a bit more complex to build compared to Tele or strat style, so I think it should not be such a problem on those guitars.
Still, it is worrying a bit, because you can tell the quality of the body wood is abysmal, and this guitar honestly seems like garbage material wise... so if I had ideas about getting an HB, i would likely not get it after seeing this video, which is a refreshing take after having seen so many videos praising HB.
Thoughts?