I selected this guitar because it had comparable specs to the Martin I wanted, the same body shape and size, and the same tone wood, and I'm blown away by this Parkwood. It offers a pleasant, well-balanced tone with just the right amount of low end, in my opinion. Daddario strings are what I'm using, and they go well together. If you want a superb guitar that is fairly priced, this is a great option because it has the quality and tone of a guitar that costs twice as much.