Fusion-III HSS Roasted DB : Magnificent guitar for this price

This is my first HB and my third guitar in general in 10 years of playing (albeit with interruptions). I perfectly understood what I wanted and waited for this particular guitar for about a year and a half. Therefore, as soon as she appeared in the photo on Instagram, the next day I frantically updated the delivery information.

The guitar came ready-to-play right out of the box without chips, dents and shipping consequences. With a quick glance, I assessed her condition and the only flaw that I found was a small "patch" of paint on the heel of the neck (as if a speck of dust had been painted over). Later, when I returned home and began to twirl and examine it, several more shortcomings were found:

1.inaccurate graphite shielding of niches for pickups;

2. graphite shielding slightly peeking out of the cover of the electronics compartment;

3. the tone and volume knobs are not very evenly installed (they rub a little against the body);

4. singles are not installed very smoothly;

5. one of the six pickup height adjustment bolts differs from the others in the size of the head (And this was the biggest drawback for me :D );

6. Frets not well polished;

7. In general, the assembly feels worse than, for example, on my Schecter Reaper 6 (but the Schecter is 2 times more expensive);

This is where the disadvantages end.

Advantages:

1. Matte finish on the body feels almost like velvet;

2. Amazing color (as on the photo in HB's Instagram profile. The photo on the store's website does not give an accurate representation);

3. The neck looks like it's from another planet. It is stunningly beautiful and pleasant to hold in your hands. Headstock is gorgeous;

4. The frets are all set very neatly, all notes sound crystal clear;

5. Excellent tuners;

6. Stainless steel frets;

7. Surprisingly very good and readable sound. No desire to change pickups;

8. Excellent balance;

9. I want to take it in hand and play.

As a result, we have an amazing guitar for a very good price.

All the flaws are absolutely irrelevant and not noticeable (except for not very good fret polishing, but this is also a trifle).

I enjoy playing it, and I can definitely recommend it to anyone who has doubts.