This review is written to help potential buyers avoid unexpected extra costs and to share an honest, real user experience.
The color, look, and overall design of the guitar are really nice. Visually, it makes a very good first impression. According to my research, I am one of the few people who purchased this model again after a long time and left a recent, active review, so everything written here is based purely on my own experience.
To be clear from the beginning: this guitar does not offer a trouble-free playing experience straight out of the box. If this is going to be your first guitar, it only makes sense if you are willing to deal with adjustments and accept additional costs.
The guitar arrived in solid condition with no cracks or major cosmetic issues. However, the string action was very high, and the frets felt sharp, making it uncomfortable and even painful to play for longer periods. Because of this, I had to get a basic setup done, which resulted in an additional cost of about 50 €. The frets have not been fully dressed yet, so there may be further expenses in the future.
In terms of sound, the guitar performs very well. Since it is a classical-electric (electro-classical) guitar, the tone is balanced and pleasant. Out of curiosity, I compared it to Godin guitars, and the tonal character is surprisingly close. Of course, it does not reach Godin quality, but it is still impressive for this type of instrument.
After the setup, the guitar became enjoyable and fun to play, and I genuinely like its sound. However, the main issue is the price-to-performance ratio. At a price of 330 €, a guitar should arrive properly adjusted and ready to play.
The body wood quality is acceptable, but the neck wood feels rather low quality. The factory strings also seem worn, as if the guitar had been sitting in storage for a long time, and they clearly need to be replaced.
In my opinion, this guitar should be properly adjusted before being shipped. In its current state, it feels overpriced. Attempting to do these adjustments yourself without enough experience can easily damage the instrument, which would mean wasting your money.
In conclusion, while I like the sound and the appearance of this guitar, there are better alternatives at this price point. With a bit of patience, buying a used Godin-style guitar would be a much better long-term choice. This guitar is only suitable for players who are familiar with setup work or who are willing to accept extra costs after purchase.
