The set neck and the EMG 81/85s make for a seriously amazing sound. The 81 is probably the best metal style pick up you can buy. and the 85 offers unmatched clean tones. The sustain lasts forever and you wont find a better sound for this price.

Tune-o-matic bridge is great as always. EMg 81/85's. single volume, single tone knobs. nothing out of the ordinary.

This guy is average weight, feels about the same as my gibson les paul, nice sturdy feel. in terms of ease of use, you max the tone and volume and you're rockin out.

this is where this guitar shines, only ZZounds offered it in the satin brown finish which is exactly what i was looking for. its a smooth matte brown and remarkably beautiful. the binding around the neck gives it a touch of flair and it off sets the guitar nicely. the pick ups are the best. why pay $1400 for a locking neck when this thing stays in tune just fine?

for $570 you can't go wrong. the next version up offers a locking bridge and EMG 60 instead of the 85. which is nice but for the extra $300 you really don't need to bother.

never had to deal with ESP because nothing with this guitar has gone wrong.

like i stated before this guitar is even more beautiful in person. the finish is seriously to die for.

Active Musician

Metal, Hardcore, Punk, Alternative

This guitar sounds great for more than just heavy metal with some volume and tone control it is capable doing everything..

Great pickups and mahogany neck and body are fantastic however the binding on the neck is a bit sloppy but it does not affect the playability of the instrument..

She does whatever i tell her too.. I have been playing for 30 years so there was no learning curve..

Everything was perfect except the binding on the neck was applied a little sloppy

At the price vs quality this was a steal..

Havent had to deal with them..

The shape and stained color..

30 years

I play all with a focus on hard rock and heavy metal