I love the guitar, I've been getting positive comments on the tone and looks; I'll still use my other guitar from time-to-time, but this is definitely my new #1 for awhile! I will eventually make a few upgrades and customizations, like pickups and accessories. Great guitar for metal or rock.

Sound
I play in a thrash/death metal band, and the Dean Timecapsule pickups have clarity and descent tone, but a little thin & need a little bottom end boosting; I suggest an EQ or compressor pedal. I was playing a Schecter S-1 Elite before this, and that axe has a very beefy tone; I'm eventually going to get a pickup upgrade on the Dean.

Features
I would have preferred to own the black or silver/gray models, but the dark cherry was the only one available at the time; but I don't regret buying it at all. The body is amazing, very light and comfortable to handle, but if you're looking for a beefy, weighty axe this is not for you. It came with a custom-fit Hardshell case that has an accessory compartment inside. All the hardware is great, from the tuning pegs, to the bridge and V plate. There's only one volume knob; it kinda threw me off at first, but I got used to it quickly.

Ease of Use
Ive run it through Marshall DSL & TSL half-stacks, a Crate blue Voodoo 120w head with a Behringer cab, and a Fender 100w combo, and got great tones with all. Like I said earlier, you might need to beef the tone… read more up a bit with a separate EQ, but overall the tone is clear, has nice bite and a descent low chunk. Action is low, I play metal and I get around the neck with ease, and the bridge feels great with my chops.

Quality
Looks great, feels great! you can see the wood grain in the body very nicely with the Dark Cherry model, and the silver hardware looks awesome with it. I've had it for about 2 weeks and have loved every minute of it! I can't see any part or piece breaking anytime soon, it's constructed pretty well; and I can't wait to start playing shows with it!

Value
Definitely the lowest price I've seen. I stated earlier that I'd rather have the black or silver one, but I still love the guitar, and will have it customized sometime in the future.

Manufacturer Support
ZZounds.com is amazing! I ordered the guitar on the phone, wanted to setup the payment/installment plan and the guy was very clear and answered any questions I had. I ordered it on a Saturday, they shipped it on Monday and it came the next day! I didn't think I was gonn abe able to play it for a week; im glad I was wrong!

The Wow Factor
One of the most killer guitar designs I've ever seen; everyone tells me "It looks like something outta the 80's!", and when I tell them the design's roughly a few years old, theyre shocked. Ever since I saw the first photos, I fell in love with the model.

Musical Background:
guitarist/vocalist for over 8 years

Musical Style:
Thrash/Death Metal, Hard Rock read less