When it's playable, it sounds good. And visually it's like a proper heavy metal guitar (RIP Aleksi - COB hatecrew!). But the strings that come with this guitar are utterly rubbish. Also, the electronics are cutting off. I would love to love this guitar but the reality is that I need to visit my local guitar shop to fix the connection, until I can really enjoy this guitar. Maybe ESP version is with a better quality or maybe it's just me who got a Monday version...who knows. Anyways, since Aleksi's passing, the price has gone way up. Even as a Finn and a COB fan, I say it's not worth the money.