Looks good, plays well, sounds great, all at a reasonable price. I wanted an inexpensive nylon string guitar to sit alongside my Taylor 6-string acoustic and Martin 12-string. I didn't want to spend a lot but wanted a great sound, this Ovation delivers and the built in pick-up particularly delivers superb sound quality. The guitar has a slightly wider neck than I am used to but is comfortable and easy to play. A great choice for beginners and seasoned players alike. I ordered from Thomann because the price and availability were the best I'd seen, including delivery to the UK.