Always loved the Jacksons, always felt balanced and just right. I owned a KE 3 and was pleased as punch with it even though it was only a 6 string. Always wanted a KE 1 but they are really hard to find. The base models in any Jacksons have always been poor, but from the 3 up, it was another world in feel and playability. That Def Leppard guitarist, Phil someone, that model looks like it would be a dream to play.
I must say though, BC Rich really disappointed me over the last decade, but I am the proud owner of a Bernie Rico Jr custom Vixen 7 and could not be happier. Plays like a PRS which I love. May have to look a bit harder for a KE 1 me thinks.