I played on one of these last week. From a distance, it looks like I think Ibanez intended it to, kinda like reptile skin... Up close, looked like a bunch of veins.
Played the guitar through a Randall V2 halfstack, expecting to do some monster riffage (really, it was the only amph hooked up, and a salesman was playing on it, so that's what I used, and I advised the salesman that I was teh master of all guitar suckatude before I played).
The guitar played great, with a nice neck and action. Fit and finish was above average, and I even got used to the scalloped maple top.
All in all, not a bad guitar, but I'd change the pups immediately after purchasing.
Guitars:
Fender 2006 MIM Fender Stratocaster HSS in 3TS
Ibanez RG 570 with a bridge Invader
ESP M II Deluxe with a Tune-o-Matic bridge
Eleanor, the magical, mystical Road Worn wonder Tele
Blackstar HT Club 40