I had this guitar for several years while playing in a couple of bands in New Zealand it plays metal/blues rock style music very well, great combinations of sounds using the the pickup configuration I found it to be one of the best guitar around, mine was also having a lightning bolt paint job. I thoroughly recommend this guitar for those styles it looks great and sound great, I brought mine brand new for over $3500 NZD but sadly I let it go and regretted it ever since. Over all good value for money and made from top quality materials.