I got this guitar used from a Guitar Center in Boston.  I paid $279.00 for it and I still feel like I got a great deal. I've done some research and found them selling for closer to $1000.00! The guitar is really light which makes it ideal for the stage. I replaced the stock pickups with an EMG 81 in the bridge and am EMG SA in the neck.  I like the voice of this guitar.  It has a nice sustain and it also cuts through the live mix.