Feature:
Like all guitars you buy new it came with really cheapo strings. I bought mine from a music store in VA beach and got totally ripped off by the way! At the time though it was higher priced online by about 300 bucks so, I'm not really sure why the price has dropped so much in the last 4 years, but if it were this price when I bought it originally I would have gotten two! Its got the three knobs two control each of the pickups volume and the third is tone. A knob for each pickup is nice to get a wide range of sounds.
Quality:
This thing is so solid. Not in a heavy sense or anything but in a longevity kind of way. The finish is very dark, I know in the picture it seems kinda gray, but the smoke rings aren't that dominant in real life. The thing has made two moves, like to new states new houses, numerous road trips, countless practices, etc, and the finish is still flawless. Its been knocked over a couple times, banged on walls, stepped on, my 1 1/2 year old son likes to strum it, and the thing just takes the abuse. Electronically I've never had any problems with it and I don't expect I ever will. I love ESP guitars though I own several and they never cease to blow me away.
Value:
I wish there was a 20 on this scale. When I purchased mine I bought it from a local music store in VA beach like I mentioned earlier. The price I paid for it.... are you ready?... I payed $900 dollars for mine over 4 years ago. That's right $400 more than they want here at zzounds. Wanna know a secret? I would do it again without thinking. Just a fantastic guitar in every way.
Desirability:
This guitar grabbed hold of me and never let me go. I bought a coffin case with the red velvet interior for it. The look is amazingly awesome. Not to sound like a freak or anything but the thing looks, feels, smells, and hold on a sec....(lick)...ya...taste, amazing.
If you would like to see how it sounds I plan to post videos of my playing the instrument on youtube.com Look up agumentas to see and hear the thing in action.
Sound:
I cannot express in words how awesome this guitar is. The sound is amazing and can pull off shredding metal riffs, then go to a melodic clear tone. It has non active EMG's in it. As far as metal heads go that's the second best thing you can possibly get, but for the price it is the best thing!
Ease of Use:
How hard are guitars to use? I mean if you know how to play they are all pretty easy right? Well tuning is really easy and it hold the tuning really well. The set neck helps with that. Replacing the strings is easy you don't have to pull them through the body or anything like that. No obsticle courses there. Its just a great guitar through and through. I love to show it off.
Support:
I've actually contacted them about a different guitar I own for different reasons. They were very helpful and quick to respond (I did it via e-mail and got a response the same day). While they weren't able to help me they made some valid suggestions about what I could do and where I could do it. They stand behind their products through and through.
Overall:
I've had this guitar for 4 years as my main axe. I wouldn't change a thing I plan to continue playing it for many more years and maybe pass it down to my son when he gets older. I fully expect it to last that long and longer. If my house caught fire or was robbed the first thing I would do is run to my music room and check if it was still there. If not I would weep tears of joy to know I get to buy it all over again. I would to. The only reason I could see myself getting anything else is for that feeling and love of owning guitars. To build the collection, but never to replace this one.
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