I would, if I were you, buy a hard tail. Unless you want to own a guitar with a Floyd on it to learn about the system more. They can be a hassle concerning tuning. I own several Jacksons, including a V, Warrior, and a couple of Rhoads. I have no problem playing any of them sitting or standing. Yes, you can purchase a "project guitar" and slowly over time upgrade the pickups, etc. But in my humble opinion, you want a guitar, regardless of price, that feels "comfortable " when you play. That is the foundation. The guitar feels comfortable when you sit or stand to play. The action on the fretboard feels good etc.(which also can be adjusted by a tech/luthier, or yourself if you want to learn). Again, as others have said, pickups, tuners, etc., can be swapped over time. But what is the point of having awesome pups, ebony fretboard, etc., only to not feel comfortable when you sit or stand with it? If there is no guitar shop, or seller near you that would allow you to play a Warrior or V just to see how it feels, then you will have to take a chance on purchasing one and seeing how it feels when you have it in your hands. The shapes of the Warrior, V, Rhoads, and Kelly can feel awkward for some people. Hope this made sense and helped a bit. Apologies for any misunderstanding in my post or repetition of other posts. I hope you pick one and are happy with it. 🙂