I bought this as a second guitar for work. I use a Martin Dreadnought and an Ortega Electro Classical guitar, but frenetic playing causes me to bust a string or three on the Martin, generally while playing balls out Irish trad with my mad arsed fiddle playing partner.
Anyway, I needed something to grab when the inevitable ping happens. I wanted something with its own distinct sound and quirky looks.
The HB delivers in spades. Two day after delivery, I played it for the entire three hour gig. It has impeccable tuning stability. I adore the tone, the online samples do it a grave injustice. It's so much better, both acoustically and through a PA, than even Thomann suggests. I can't describe it, but it's a fresh and unapologetic tone, I love it. Action is fine. I had to cut my nails a bit as neck width is a touch narrower than I like, but a week later I'm used to it. Looks wise it is an absolute stunner. The parlour body, slotted headstock and elongated dot markers give it a bit of quirkyness. Build quality is outrageously good for a guitar twice the price. It has become my favourite steel strung guitar overnight. I genuinely can't imagine anyone being disappointed with one of these.
