I had an RG121DX, and this new one has been a significant upgrade for me. Although I am relatively new to playing electric guitars, I've particularly noticed improvements in the fretboard, which has made moving my hands and fingers around it more comfortable. The bridge is impressively cool, though it does seem quite delicate. I also invested in a hard case for it. The quality of the factory-provided strings is really good. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.