I have several guitars, both premium and budget, so I knew pretty well what to expect from the Yamaha FS800 that I have bought for a beginner friend. The build quality and sound is very good for the price you pay. BUT the adjustment and playability of the example I got, is so bad, that it makes it much to hard for any player. Not to say for a beginner. Even after the standar adjustments of the neck, the action is way to high. It needs professional adjustment to be playable.