The sounf on this guitar wasn't very good quality. Also, I wouldn't reccomend it for beginners, just choose electric or acoustic. I prefer electric guitar, but i tried this acoustic electric, but it sounded very bad. the electric part of it was good, but u might as well buy an electric guitar.

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The sound is very good. This guitar is perfect for street lives and easy to sing along with. I have an amplifier and it sounds awesome with it. But even unplugged, the sound is beautiful and loud.

I had to buy a pickguard because i have black/cherry coloured one. Because it's quite dark, scratches are very obvious

It's very easy to play. Just close your eyes, hear the sound and play with your feeling. I think it could suit a beginner. When there is a will, there is always a way.

I bought it waaay cheaper than the original price with the help of my friend. I got it for less than 300 bucks. TOTALLY worth that money

It looks awesome. Great looks, great finishing, details...etc Although scratches are twice as obvious... But every time I see it, I need to hold it and play it.

Band guitarist ; Street Live Performer ; Songwriter

They tend to really accentuate the higher-end frequencies. They really cut through, but at the expense of warmth.

The "-1" (which I had) had no tuner, no 3-pin jack & no strap-pin on the heel. The replacement (a "-2") had all these & used 2 AA batteries to power the active electronics instead of a 9v.

It's a guitar. It's worth the $349.00. If you want a better guitar, buy a Taylor, Martin or Breedlove. But you'll dish out the bucks for those.

The replacement seems to have better bracing. My original instruemnt (the "-1") was pretty flimsy.

See "Ease of Use" above. I generally buy guitars to make music, not to be a show-off. Likewise, I buy cars to get places, not to compensate for some shortcoming. I drive a Saturn, not a BMW. Likewise, I play an Ibanez, not a Breedlove.

Yes, I needed service; I had an identical instrument for 4 years & there was a problem with the bridge pulling up. After paying a technician a $25 "bench fee" for his trouble, buying $25 worth of packing materials & shipping it back UPS to Hoshino USA (another $30,) I got a brand new one. The only reason why this got a "9" instead of a "10" was because I'm out $80 to obtain a warranty replacement. Still, I got it quickly & with no questions asked.

This guitar looks great.

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Everything Except Screamo / Thrash / Death Metal or Rap.