RX-10 BK Rock Series : TL;DR - Get this guitar for affordable metal!

When I saw that I could buy a V style guitar for $110, I, being my metalhead self, caved. I was a little skeptical at first, but after hearing good things about Harley Benton guitars, I had to buy this one as my first.

Needless to say, I was surprised at what I got for $110. When this guitar arrived from Germany (to Colorado, in 5 days!), it was set up immaculately (shocking for a cheap axe!) - action was nice and low, it was intonated, and the neck/truss rod was straight. It held up surprisingly well in transit!

Granted, it's not perfect - the frets were a little sharp, the pickups are a bit muddy, and the basswood body makes it light. But those are only minor quips - the light weight is better for my back; I could swap the pickups if I wanted a different tone; and I already smoothed out the frets with a foam sanding block. Frankly, what you're getting for the price is a screaming deal.

This may not be my most ideal studio guitar, but it'll serve me very well for gigs and jams to come. I'm very pleased with this purchase.