There is something very special about this guitar. I think what I thought was a gimic at first is actually a great feature, namely the air port. It adds to the players experience. On my example, the frets were well finished but a bit scratchy. Fix this by playing it. 5 hours in and easier to play. Sound on open chords is powerful and engaging. Bare chords are a breeze even up the neck. Through the amp, the sound is also surprising. Beautiful looking guitar but for me this always secondary. Buy for this price.