I think it would be a good sounding guitar. I believe it would be a little warmer/darker toned than my Blackjack, since it has a mahogany neck rather than maple. I believe the maple cap is more of a veneer/laminate than a full maple cap, which won't add much to the tone of the guitar (not a good or bad thing). I have no idea about it's pickups, but I can vouch for Schecters quality and playability.