This guitar put a huge smile on my face when I opened it up. Not only because it looked great but it also had a wonderful sound and great sustain! If you are looking into getting a beginner guitar around this price range, I recommend this one!!! I picked it up for only $169 and it seems like it should be worth like double that!!! I am a beginner and always wanted to play but didn't want to spend a load of money till I can justify it. I tuned it and have been using it on xbox guitarsmith 2014. Awesome!!!!