Just picked it up last night. Definetly enjoying it a lot, as much as my ESP. Waaaaay less bright than the old Soloist (thanks to the bolt on neck). The JB seems to be a little more at home in this as well, but i'm definetly still going to swap the 'buckers out for a set of Rio Grande Muy Grandes. Not to mention MADE IN JAPAN (not Korea like everything else). Probably one of the best bang for you buck guitars around in the $500 range.