Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? Fortunately this monster is extremely like compared to my Destroyer, and my Xiphos 6 and 7 strings. The Ibanez Tremolo system has been getting better every time they Get to the designing board! Reliability How has it stood up over time? I bought her before Xmas and I have had NO disappointments. General Your general opinion of this product. Other than this Beauty being bolt-on, the only other grudge I have is having to by the case, EXTRA! Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? Playability and access to the high register is surprisingly easy considering it being a bolt-on Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? Like a banshee with a slit throat! Just plug her in and find out! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? I like the flat black, it resists a lot of wear more than a glossy finish Action How was the action out of the box? Spot on! Keep an eye on the climate change ,the neck will change tho but if you are a seasoned musician, no problem!