ugh, I saw a dean flying V at the shop once... I eyed it up... started from the bottom... and moved my way up until I got to the headstock... eww... I hate how fricken huge the headstock is. other then that I think it's a pretty sweet guitar... personally I'd take the ESP dave mustaine V over this, but that's like $800. I also wouldn't mind the gibson V for $1000. but if you like the guitar, then go for it!