This is a beautiful high quality well crafted guitar!
I bought it as I was already pleased with the Indonesian made, which I still own, and I was expecting a step up that became very obvious since the very first moment I held the US version in my hands.
Immediately you can see and feel that you're holding a high quality instrument.
The difference becomes even more obvious when you start playing...
This guitar comes alive in your hands, the sound is very defined on each pick up position and you can enjoy the classic distorted sound of the bridge while knowing that you can rely on a beautiful round bluesy one or a sparkly clean one in the other positions.
The neck is a bit chunkier than the cheaper sister but still a pleasure to hold, fast and precise.
It needs a proper set up when fresh out of the box, in order to bring it to your liking but nothing that you can't take care of yourself.
Is it worth the money....?
In my opinion yes!
It's a high quality signature guitar, don't let the good craftsmanship of the cheaper sister mislead you...
Totally recommended!!