Subject
Just a little tweek and now its my main gigger
By: Lee from Michigan
Submitted: 4/9/2013
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
very solid but light enough not to wear you down in a two hour set
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
had it only a months but have beat the !@#$ out of it and it still stands up to it 2 times a week
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
solid!!!!!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
i had to adjust the string level because i like it very low but i play technical death metal and its easy to fly around the neck
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
honestly i yanked out the bridge humbucker because Motor City Pickups wind super hot custom handwound humbuckers for me. the oe hum wasnt near the output i wanted
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
A+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ nice!!!
Action
How was the action out of the box?
needed adjusting
Subject
good guitar but it took two to get it right
By: Lee from Clifford Michigan
Submitted: 3/6/2013
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
I Think it is but the first one i received was horrible action and parts of the trem was loose in the box.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
let you know when the second one gets here
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
it seems to be a great guitar but man i cant believe it got out of the factory this was.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
fast neck but action was very high
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
pretty good over all
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Amazing!
Action
How was the action out of the box?
horrible
Subject
A must buy!!!
By: Jeff from Shakopee,Mn,U.S.
Submitted: 5/16/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Very well built,I was shocked,I owned a rg550 a long time ago,Wish I would never have sold it.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Just bought,Not sure, But seems like it would last a life time.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
I love it
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Very fast neck,Action was perfect out of the box.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Have not tried on a amp, Just a Delta labs processor, But rips!!!
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Red sunburst looks way better in person
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Awesome!!!!
Subject
Almost Perfect
By: Stringbender52 from Northeast Kentucky, stringbender5205@yahoo.com
Submitted: 7/18/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
A well made guitar but a more experienced player will probably want to change out the pickups. Even adding the extra cost for a set of Duncan Hot Rod Humbuckers, this guitar is a STEAL at the price.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
The previous S Series guitars I've owned held up nicely and I have no reason to think this guitar will be any different.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
This is the fourth S Series guitar I've had. I am going to KEEP this one because the ZR Trem is the absolute best there is. I need one guitar for radical dive bombing and it is difficult to put this guitar OUT of tune.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
The S420 is a VERY comfortable guitar. Lightweight. The neck is very fast and easy to play. The volume and tone knobs and 5 way switch are laid out perfectly.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
You can definitely get bright and snappy but as I said, the bottom end is a bit muddy. The overall guitar is wonderful. Well made and beautiful. It depends on what you are going to play. Metal kids will love it. I am going to upgrade the pickups and then, I am certain, I will absolutely LOVE this guitar.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
I got the Blackberry Sunburst and it is BEAUTIFUL. Stunning, actually. I am very pleased with the looks of this guitar.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Action and intonation were excellent, right out of the box. The neck is very fast, easy to play and this guitar is VERY comfortable to strap on.
Subject
Great value- underpriced if anything.
By: MattPlaysMetal from Warrensburg, MO, USA
Submitted: 9/16/2010
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
solid construction. like I said, gigworthy.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Haven't had any problems with it. 100% gigworthy.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Amazing guitar. I've had it for a month now, and I can't imagine anything else I'd want in it.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Crazy fast neck, sleek, comfortable body, amazingly accurate tremolo.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Beautiful guitar (Blackberry sunburst) absolutely gorgeous.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Good action out of the box, almost perfect intonation in E, just a tadbit off as it's dropped below C (but hey, that always requires a different setup. expected.)