I am very happy with this guitar. It was my first guitar (then followed by a Gibson SG, then an Epiphone Joe Pass Signature) and neither of them could match this one. Despite the fact that it is already in very bad condition (beaten, re-soldered electronics, a dropped humbucker) it still holds up perfectly at every concert and in the rehearsal room. You just have to choose the right piece. I recommend playing on the middle single coil for a very badass sound. :D