This beauty arrived in perfect condition. The strings it arrived with took a few days to settle in but and they're still doing an excellent job 5 months later. The finish on the instrument is gorgeous, and the neck is very comfortable to play. There is a contour where the neck joins the headstock that my thumb loves resting in when I'm playing near the nut. Nice balanced range of tones from neck to bridge with fingerpicking. A plec no doubt would be great too. Frets are all smooth at edges and no buzz on neck. I've recorded with various mics/distances and got satisfying results. In my opinion, worth every cent and would recommend to anyone looking for a baritone uke that will cater to any skill level and will also just look and feel awesome😀