This guitar sounds good plugged or unplugged. I like the dual pick up the mic picks up percussive sounds very nicely, and you can dial it down if feedback is a problem. This Fishman set up is worth the admission price alone.

I love this guitar. I was a steel string player forever. I had one Yamaha nylon that I bought and sold due to lack of tone. But this hybrid has turned my head and ear. It really opens up new horizons. There are things I will always reach for my steel string guitar on, but fingerstyle tunes come alive with this girl.

The fret ends were sharp when I got it, but I believe this is less about quality control and more about ebony shrinking and swings of weather and humidityl. It was an easy fix to file them down and put a humidifier in the case for a few days. You may not want to do this if you are seeking a pristine guitar and are not a player/tinkerer. If you are afraid of a guitar this is not a chance you want to take. You could get a perfect one, but if you don't and take some time to fiddle with it, it will be a real gem.

Good value.

Have no experience here.

The maple back and sides cause me to stare each time I take it out of the case. It is a unique feature.

serious hobbyist

fingerstyle