Rating: - Johnny's smiling! That's good enough for me!
I hesitated buying this guitar for my grandson when I saw a few negative reviews, but when I checked the list, the 5- and 4-star reviews were double the negative ones, so I decided to purchase it.

I realize it's not the best on the market, but a beginner doesn't need the best. Kids often think they want to play the guitar, then later change their minds in favor of drums or something else that catches their eyes. With that in mind and the economical price and the accessories, it was a no-brainer decision. Besides, it's quite stylish in a neutral way; not glittery and showy like some guitars I've seen; more suitable for a 12-year-old.

When I saw Johnny's face light up when he opened his birthday gift ... well, that was priceless to me. It's three months later and he's still smiling, so I consider this one of my best investments.

He's learned a few songs already and is constantly in his room, practicing. Since the sound is good, the noise doesn't bother me. I'd much rather hear him play than listen to blaring rap music. :)

One reviewer complained about the carrying bag, but that didn't worry me at all. It was still a good value, with or without the bag, and we've had no problems yet.

I recommend this to beginning guitarists, no matter how old. If they stick with it and decide to go professional, they can go on to more expensive equipment later.

Review by: Betty Dravis, 2007

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Rating: - Damaged
Read the reviews before ordering this for my grandson. Although there were some negatives, most were good for a first time student. It arrived yesterday and fortunately I noticed this morning that the lower body of the front of the guitar was cracked and coming apart from the side and bottom. I emailed customer service at AB right away - their return policy is that they must be notified 'within 48 hours of receipt of instrument of any damage" in order to return for refund. Since it is Saturday don't expect to hear back until Monday. If I don't. . .! I will buy a guitar for my grandson but will make sure that I can see it before purchase.

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Rating: - Never Buy this thing.
The guitar I bought had terrible sound. Strings were too high from the fret board making it hard to play. On top of which it is badly made in China and the guitar cracked at the joint between the neck and the body.

Gig bag and other accessories are a hoax. The bag is thin as paper and wont last a month. The only credit I gave was to the pitch pipe tuner. Strings that come along with this guitar are absolutely the worst I have ever seen.

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Rating: - defective
I should've listened to the reviews before buying this guitar. They shipped me the guitar with a two-inch crack near the nut, and the paint was chipped in several other places. I would have shipped this one off for a replacement, but since they told me that I have to be the one who pays for the return shipping (which is bull), I didn't. I wouldn't buy from this seller again...

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Rating: - Great Guitar, but make sure you have the diligence
This is a great guitar for a begginer, if you are an experienced guitar player then this probably won't cut it for you and you are best off buying a more expensive guitar, but for a begginer this is the guitar you should buy, it is cheap, realiable, and it sounds great. Just before you buy this make sure you are willing to learn, a guitar is a hard and complex instrument that takes time and effort to learn, I highly encourage you to buy some lesson books for your new guitar since you can't just pick it up and play it (well you can if you know how) i encourage you to go here: [...]
this site sells a guitar ebook and dvd for under $[...], I myself used this and am now able to play lead guitar at school anch church, for you parents out there, this guitar goes best with this ebook: [...]
it makes a great christmas or birthday gift, just make sure that you make sure that junior practices!