Honestly, if you're a beginner / intermediate player such as myself, just buy it. I own several low-budget guitars, and this one is a no-brainer. Fifteen years ago, for ~200 EUR, you'd have gotten a toy. These days, from trusted manufacturers, you get a guitar that sounds ridiculously "expensive." The mahogany sound is very mellow, which isn't to say that you can't make it sound "mean" as well, with palm muting and other techniques. If you like country, blues, rock, then this is your guitar. As for the details, out-of-the box the action is quite low -- which is awesome, as most beginners don't know how to adjust the neck properly. The neck's width is normal for a Western guitar and lies nicely in your hand. This guitar won't work against you, its playability is top-notch. As for the finishing, on my model there are some uneven "dots" on the top, beneath the lacquer. You can see them only if you hold the instrument against the sunlight. I take this as a form of endearment, but if you're a stickler for perfection, it might bother you. To wind up, there's literally nothing you can do wrong buying this guitar. I also own a Yamaha F310, which is pretty much in the same ballpark. I'd just advise you to not go for lesser brands unless you're absolutely certain that they deliver. Also, you might consider going for the Fender CD-60SCE if you're willing to invest in an amp and like acoustic-electric. Overall, an unbeatable guitar at this price. Read more

Es una guitarra estupenda aunque algo pesada, tenía ya una clásica con acabado natural sin barnices. Ahora se que compraría una acústica en acabado natural por el sonido. Read more

I consider myself an intermediate guitar player, who has learnt from playing electrics. My favourite guitar I own, is a Fender Jaguar. I tried a few years ago to span into acoustics, when I was offered a second-hand £199 guitar for £50. It’s an Epiphone and I found the action above the 5th fret on that guitar to be quite high, for my office worked-out nimble fingers! Reading the positive reviews for the Fender CD-60S and discovering it had a C-shape, and the fact it was reduced from £179 to £159, I thought I would give it a go. So, first impressions: It shipped in an Amazon cardboard box, within was a Fender cardboard box. The guitar itself, was wrapped in foam padding. Included is also a set of Allen keys for adjustment, and the guitar has one of those anti-moisture silicon sachets inside. The guitar certainly looks nice! OK, so what first? – An Em chord strum of course! And also of course, the guitar has been de-tuned for shipping. So, ten minutes looking for my acoustic tuner. Guitar is now tuned and back to the Em chord strum. Well, it’s got a very bright tone! I recently had a go on a friends £500+ Taylor acoustic, and it sounded very similar. After playing several open chords, I though I’d go all experimental and try some single note playing. The first thing I noticed, is the incredible sustain (Spinal Tap moment!). Next, I played each note up the neck, individually. No dead or duplicate notes! After an hour or two of playing, I didn't have to retune it. It takes (at least for me), a while to get used to the neck shape from a D to a C from my other acoustic, might be a psychological thing, as my Fender Jaquar also has a C-shaped neck and I have no problem playing that. After having it for a few weeks I have yet to fault it. The only minor dis I have, is that the ‘pick-guard’ appears to be nothing more than just a sticker – Not a problem, and if it does become one, I am sure a cheap alternative can be found. Read more

Pretty fantastic for the money, excellent action for a beginner. I’m learning to play guitar and I’m finding this guitar super easy to play compared to the old Yamaha I have. I’ve seen people complain about the sticker on the pick guard but its actually stuck to a protective coating you peel off anyway. Mine came quick from Arden’s music. If you order one I would make sure it’s coming from them. Read more

So I will start by saying I am a complete beginner. My new years goal for 2023 was to finally learn to play guitar a bit. I do NOT aspire to be an amazing musician or anything. I’m 38 and a stay at home mom. I want to be able to play songs around the fire pit or sing some Christmas songs with my kids. Basic stuff. I first ordered a beginner guitar from Amazon that was super cheap. But. When I started playing it, that’s exactly how it felt. Super cheap. I felt like I was playing a toy. So that same week I decided I needed to spend a little more money and get something a bit more real. I looked and just completely fell in love with the look of this one. I loved the dark wood and the glossy look of this guitar. I was worried about it being too big for me to hold comfortably though. When it arrived, the look of it was just stunning. I mean. It is GORGEOUS! Everyone who sees this guitar gives me compliments. It IS big for me and at first I thought I might return it but couldn’t bare to part with it since it was so stunning. Over the past few months that I’ve had it, I’ve gotten used to the size. The size just feels normal now. I got this in the spring and haven’t devoted much time to trying to learn playing. I mostly watch YouTube videos and did a subscription to the Justin Guitar app for a few months. I can play C, A, G, E, D, a modified F, Em, Am, and Dm. And with my capo that means I can attempt to play many songs. I don’t really have much to compare this guitar to, except for the cheap guitar I bought first, but this guitar is perfect for me. It came tuned and has really for the most part stayed in tune. The sound sounds good to me. I share this video of me playing, but be aware that I’m still getting the hang of pressing the strings close enough to the frets/hard enough to have the notes ring out clear without buzzing. I’m still getting the hang of it. Overall, I think this was a great guitar for me as a complete beginner. I also think it would be perfect for experienced players. It was an AMAZING price! And the look of it is so stunning. The dark wood and glossy finish are jaw-dropping. I’m so pleased with this purchase! And I’m excited to learn to play better. Read more

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I just got it and it was in perfect condition , setup nicely, all you need to do is tune it and start. The actions are nice and low and the finish quality is very good. If you are a beginner save money and buy this . Not to mention the warm tone you get from the mahogany. Read more