I bought it because I was a kid in the metal 80s and been wanting one of those V-style guitars since then. Well, this one looks awesome and... it's a Jackson, man! This iconic neck is fast and smooth. The fretboard could be a little better indeed, but for the price I can not say anything really negative about this guitar. The pickups are good enough for playing some 80s metal riffs, but if you want a really screaming guitar or more punch to dive into modern metal, you should look elsewhere and maybe spend more money. Last but not least, you know that these guitars need to be played like classic guitars when you are seated. If it's not your thing, don't buy V's.