R-446 Green Metallic : Someone guessed I paid 1000$ for it.

When I got this guitar I asked my friends what they thought I paid for it ($194) - people were guessing everywhere from 500-1000$. This is a an obviously well made and striking guitar.

It looks like it came from a "premium" vendor and it did, but HB didn't charge a premium price.

The finish is flawless, the hardware is surprisingly good for the price and while I hand it a 4 stars on sound, I think that's a tremendous accomplishment, especially at this price point.

It lacks the sustain and resonance of my Schecter and PRS guitars, but I paid 5 times a much for them!

At volume with both pickups going playing power chords in drop D, only really experienced people are going to make the distinction - is a great guitar.

I will buy several more in different finishes to set at different tunings and have no qualms about playing them in front of people.

Beginner or expert - this is a great buy.