I own every guitar that I have ever purchased. Even some guitars that I havn't played in decades because I found ones that play and sound better. I just can't bring myself to sell one. Of course after you get used to one guitar for a while and then find a new honey, it is not hard to upgrade, just dont sell the old one!

Sound
Played a AEF1812 in a pawn shop and fell in love with it. I obviously was not looking for this model but I have been looking for a good 12 string. I initially did not care for the shallow body as compared to other hollow bodys. The sound was not as rich as a deep body guitar which is important on a 12 string. The small trebble strings need a deeper guitar body to mellow out the overabundance of treble inherant with 12s. This is not that big of an issue for me though because it is also an electric. Any tone you like can be achieved with the amp. The ease of playing this guitar quickly overshaddowed any hangup I had with the body depth.

Ease of Use
This is the easiest 12 string I have ever played. I can play it finger style almost as easy as I can play my classical guitar. I am used to a wider neck and this one has a very ergonomic fretboard. It is not as wide as a classical fretboard, but wider than a standard steel six string. I fell in love with the action of this guitar.

Quality
The fit and finish is second to none. This is important to me. I never… read more play a guitar while wearing buttons or zippers so as not to scrath it. I pay close attention to fit and finish detail and I had no disappointments here. Beautiful workmenship.

Value
It appears to be more guitar for the price than anything that I have looked at. By far and away more. It plays as well as guitars costing two, three and even four times the cost of this one. Don't get me wrong, a Taylor is worth every penny that you pay for it, but this guitar gives you the feel and sound of a Taylor without paying over $2000. Not everyone is a professional musicion and for a hobbie guitar Taylor is out of the question , at least for me.

Manufacturer Support
No

The Wow Factor
It is a very handsom guitar. I prefer dark trim around the body of the guitar and this one is ivory, but it is still a very nise insterment to look at.

Musical Background:
45 years amiture hobbiest

Musical Style:
Jazz, classical read less