I am having this from 2 months in black color. Its not complete black and gives little algae green look. Just need a little bridge adjustment as its floydrose its hectic but i m used to. stays in very well tune with normal use of whammy 9/10 .. minor tuners are smooth and responsive 8/10.Build is good ,little heavy than other guitars.Pickups - EMG very tonal and versatile in all three positions. Coil taping is very remarkable. Dont expect fenders single coil tone from it but near to it 7/10. Humbucker mode very good one 9/10.2 and 4 th position really gives that strat sound 9/10.Middle pickup too tonal 7/10 and lacks that feel/punch still not crap and give good cleans.. believe me as others are saying this.Good bass response as having combination of FMT and basswood 9/10.Volume 9/10 and tone knob 7/10 also responsive enough. Fretboard is flat profile ... fender users dont like this....and neck is very thin and fast 9/10.Jack hole is very tight at first, so dont panic.. just apply little More effort . its normal MONO NOT STERIO jack.Use strap lock belt as this heavy beast will surely tear out the leather belts.Strap locks - good 8/10.Overall a little expensive guitar giving you marvels out of it. Good for hard rock and Metal , still you can play any styles out of it. Its very responsive to a little pinch as well, so beginner think twice before you go 0on stage with this. those who like VERY normal organic-soothing clean sound , don't go for this.