4/5 stars because there is always room for improvement. Especially in prices! Initially, I played for several years on a classical guitar, specifically I started with a Yamaha c40 like most people. I decided to make the transition to electric to try out sounds and experiment since I already liked pieces and music played with electric. Before making any purchase, learn from videos, ask acquaintances who play guitar and are involved as much as you can. Be even a bit annoying, so you know roughly where you are heading (if you are a beginner). So this guitar, apart from being to my taste in colors, appearance, and generally in external look, has also satisfied me in terms of sound and technical aspects. I categorize it as All Around. It indeed gives you the opportunity to play your crystal-clear laid-back blues and your solos but also to rock out with distortion (and the dirt of the double pickup has its sweetness). For me, grab it, don't think about it, especially for a first electric. Obviously, I would have liked it to be a bit cheaper, but the woods from which it is made are also of good quality. You spend your money on something quality. If the price bothers you, look for ads for used sales here on skroytz or Noiz. That's it from me... *I mostly made the evaluation for myself rather than for others :)