LTD: H-330NT

I've referred to this guitar before (white finish) which is now available at Davis GMC. This is the manufacturer's take on affordability (List: $680) without trimming quality. It won't hurt your wallet (too much) because it's a bolt-on make & the pickups are ESP's in-house units. I deem this as a top-of-the-line blot-on LTD before the selections move into the set-neck models (about $200 more for the H-351). 

No hidden agenda when it comes to the QC here. I certainly like the weight offered, it's suggesting a very resonant response if you choose to do away with those active humbuckers. While still on the subject of ESP's in-house pickups, these are great pickups if you do not wish for too much gain but require that active push to increase presence. I'd say they're not as overpowering as EMGs but still perform differently compared to some passive units; something unique here, you'd know after trying. The test model I messed with didn't come with a smooth set of knobs but I don't see this as a hindrance, I'm very happy with everything else offered. For a moment, I'd forgotten it's a bolt-on make because ESP makes it a point for majority of their guitars to be bolt-free less the M-Series. In terms of playability, this is definitely above-average but the manufacturer's thin U-neck profile shouldn't be confused with Ibanez's Wizards. Recommended for those of us who wish to dwell in the active zone but not too keen with overpowering pickups, also for those of us keen on a super player without having to spend too much- you'd need some $$ for a bag anyway, it's not included.