Feature:
Certainly the best accessory is the case, especially in a travel guitar. This case is well made, light weight and has decent storage space. I do wish it had a pickup, but it's not mandatory, especially considering the price. I understand an internal mic-style pickup (EZ Pickup) is availble, but have read complaints about noise and feedback. If true, a simple bridge/saddle pickup like the "Sweet-Spot" would be perfect.

Quality:
The quality is higher than I expected for a travel guitar manufactured in China. I am impressed. I would not hesitate to recommend this guitar, and have already, for which my area store sold four of the six they received in less than two weeks. I would have preferred nicer tuners, but these seem solid. The wood is well matched and the finish first rate. I like the simple design and details. Very artful but not overdone, especially the fret marks. I have no concerns taking this on the road and am looking forward to it's first camping trip. I'm sure it's going to raise eyebrows around the campfire!

Value:
For all that you get with this package, the price is very reasonable.

Desirability:
I have the natural and love it, but also like the black. The red isn't bad either, but I'm just not fond of blue. If my wallet could handle it, I'd have one of every color, except blue.

Sound:
Wonderful sound! Deceptive for it's size! I disagree with comments stating the action is high, it's the exact opposite. I wondered how it would feel compared to my Ovation Legend, and the action is identical (low!). I have trouble playing large guitars and as a result have played little for years. The Rover is so comfortable and easy to play, it's got me playing again like a fiend and eager to do more!

Ease of Use:
Out of the box, the Rover is very close in sound to my Ovation. While it cannot produce boomy bass or project in large open spaces, it is perfect for intimate playing "as-is". I'm sure I will eventually tweak it (+add a pickup), but I'm quite satisfied with it as it is.

Support:
My guitar was missing some information when I got home. I emailed Washburn but never received a reply. A few days later I received a bounce reply stating the address was non-functional. In the interrum, I had found the answers to my questions (the paperwork had fallen out in the store). As a frist attempt to contact Washburn, I was not happy. Hopefully this was a single occurance.

Overall:
I plan to wear it out! Hopefully, in the near future I will get a second. I understand there is a nylon version, and that would be a perfect match. I love my Ovation, but because of the difficulties I have playing it, I would part with it for the Rover. My husband pushed me to purchase the Rover. He said the Rover for the Ovation. I agreed, but later he said keep both. I imagine I will part with the Ovation everntually as I hate to see such wonderful sound not used. It's better to play and enjoy rather than sit and admire. I've never considered a Washburn before, but with this model, that has changed, and I hope they continue to make the Rover.

Feature:
The extra bridge and shims encouraged me to get my feel right, but you should hire a tech if you haven't done this work yourself before. The case is very substantial and matched the high quality of the instrument.

Quality:
I was genuinely surprised at the beauty and craftsmanship of this little guitar. I had no sense of "built to price" in feel, sound, or looks. I would agree that better tuners wouldn't affect the cost much and would increase the pleasure by a notch.

Value:
A great instrument for the price. I feel no qualms about taking this anywhere and letting people hear me.

Desirability:
Definitely different than anything else comparable. More sound than a backpacker, more of a visual statement than the Baby Taylor. The all wood beauty is a real plus.

Sound:
I changed the .009 string set it came with to .012 Elixers like my standard Taylor. The firmer strings help with tuning and intonation problems that go with light strings. Fret placement and octaves are right on. I bought the instrument sight unseen because I had heard that it is the only guitar this size with standard tuning compared to the Baby Taylor and the Backpacker's A tuning. We can be honest and say that all these minis sound a bit like uke-anjos

Support:
No experience, but Washburn has been around a long time.

Overall:
Nothing else quite works in this niche the way it does. Leave the shim and bridge pieces in for customer adjustment but put on tuners equal to the whole guitar.