Lets start from what you first see: Appereance: Overall great apperance, great glossy finishes, but there were some blemishes with the finishes and bindings. The major graphic was flawless, but the bindings around the guitar were 50% no existance b/c the company just painted overthem. And the tuners were all scratched up as well. Not the best quality. The joint were the neck is set was also REALLY sloppy. But those are something I can live with and I am sure not all the guitars turned out like mine. I got mine discouted for the blems Sound/tone: Great sound and tone. For such a small gutiar, it sounds perfect. I got this guitar because it was small, like my Gibson SG, and the size does not affect how amazing this sounds at all. Electronics: The tuner and all the electronicswork fine. They seem to be a great quality. Price/Overall: Like I said, with the blemishes and coupon I had, I got mine for 300 even with tax. So my value was great. A big draw back to this guitar is the size, impossible to find a case that fits it. But, the design, sound, and graphic is amazing. Don't worry about the blems, because I am sure the company will help you out there. My advice, if your getting a discount/coupon, go for it!