I've never owned a Xaviere, but from what I've read on the Agile forum and here as well, the quality can vary greatly. I think DVM either has one, or had one, and he was pretty happy with the initial quality, although I'm sure he didn't leave it stock. I had contemplated buying one several times. At least with most of them, they have decent pickups. One of the things that has kept me from buying one of their LP style guitars is the headstock. That and the inlays. I know I'm not going to be playing the headstock or inlay, but I still have issues with that part of the cosmetics.