Best year purchase. The quality of the guitar is just in another level. I am very comfortable with my Shecter and I will never replace it, but I wanted to try high Ibanez quality. Although the sound to me personally is different, the design, the materials, the types of wood, they make this guitar a Prestige!! The hardcase amazing. The extra mms to the fret board give you great access and heavy tone. The bridge and tremolo, just perfect. 9.5 out of 10! Thank you so much Thomann Germany. The wait was worth it.