I usually stick to Gibson Les Pauls and Fender (made in the USA) because, yes, I’m a nerd. But this guitar offers so much at just a fraction of the price. Sure, you could polish it up a bit, but it works perfectly fine as it is. I’ve been using this guitar just as much as my others. I’d recommend it both for beginners and for anyone (like me) who loves treating themselves to yet another guitar for absolutely no reason.