For what its worth I have a Bronze series. My Black outs sporting Ibanez and Dean Jammer both have a better tone ... That said coming from a classical guitar, I find the BC Rich to be the most... Ergonomic!!! Odd? yes! But most certainly true; in a sitting position (and not bad standing actually the most ergonomic I've had, including two Ibanez, a Washburn, Two fenders, and a Dean plus acoustic instruments and what not). Also it keeps tune like a champ and works great all around, no buzz anywhere. The tone is less than stellar but, quite versatile (given reviews I'd guess it's not so consistent) though new set of pickups could make it stronger in some area... but I actually enjoy it as is and am unlikely to do anything to it other than use it every day :D That said, it's up to you. But if you are the kind of person to pull up a chair, set your foot rest, then set your sheet and metronome, the Warlock is not a bad choice it just locks into place and allows you rest. Weird really, and otherwise I can say it's much lighter than a less Paul Hope this helps