LTD basses are pretty decent, especially considering the money. I own a ESP F-205, and it plays awesome, and the neck is very comfortable. The weight is great, not lopsided like some basses (coughBCRichcough), and it looks and feels great. The only complaint I had is that the action was so low when I got it that I was buzzing all over the place. But its a very nice bass, and the word from the Man himself is that his stock plays great, too.