[quote name='Moos3h' post='1065781' date='Dec 21 2010, 03:35 PM']They are variable - when you get a good one then they are great, but if build quality concerns you then it really would be worth paying the extra to source from a local shop you can visit personally.
I also find the fretted VMs to sound quite average too - make sure you try a CV first, just in case you prefer it - I know I did, and I liked the look (initially) of the VM more![/quote]
Thanks, I will give it a go. Reckon I will end up with the VM though as I'm looking for maple fretboard. You are right I really should check it out, I don't want to end up with a dud and ,although people have lots of praise for them, they cant possibly [i]all[/i] be great for less that £300!