It is my first ES type guitar, so I had no baseline, just expectations. It is set up very well, no complaint at all. A beautiful instrument, very well handled, maybe just a tiny mark on the top. The sound is clean, more articulate than a Les Paul. The pickups are on the treble side, but I guess this is better than being dark. I have sold an Archtop and a Les Paul, and I will stay with this one.
I am happy with my purchase.