Legit. Phenominal. String to string clarity is amazing. Notes in complex chords don't get lost, the low end is somewhat relaxed yet present and tight. Not a boomy, blotchy mess like a JB, and definitely not lacking. It's like a Custom where the mids are a smidge relaxed, and a little less hair. Lead tones just leap off the fretboard. Great harmonics. It's aggressive. If you want those attributes and play metal/thrash/prog, it checks all the boxes. I cannot find a single thing to complain about. I've owned many Charvels, and NEVER played one that sounds this gnarly, and inspiring.