IbanezmutESP points out a good thought. Did you play the guitar yourself? If you haven't you might want to so you can see if you will be comfortable. I personally like BC Rich (ugly bodies and all). I think that for the money it's a good quality brand. And guitar brands are one of those things that you really have to search for the one that speaks to you. I've never heard of Keiper myself, but I looked into them and I didn't find very much. Only a review left by someone who gave it a thumbs up. The warlock is a cumbersome body though, so if you're going to get it, make sure you can handle it.