I have a friend, he plays professionally, and he lives nd dies by this instrument, (which was narurally modeled after The Fender Strat.) Its not so much that the price attracts him, but he likes the natural feel, his main instruments are the raptor and the predator. My neighbor has A Raptor, and I must admit compared to a Slammer, Hammer, Aria, it definitely has a much better feel and tone. I mean with the right guitar pedal, this guitar just might be what you beginners are looking for. I mean, when we're first starting out of course we wan't to sound loud, but comfort is very important, so comfort wise what do you think of this instrument? I think its neat...

-Joseph