I had been considering this guitar for a while, but I waited to buy it till I could afford it comfortably because it was one of the more expensive Vault versions. I am very happy that I did. Even though I've played guitars that cost three or four times as much as this one, it's one of the greatest I've ever played. The tone is warm and well distributed throughout, as you would expect from a solid wood guitar. The instrument sounds distinctly acoustic when amplified without seeming overly electric, if that makes sense. T he guitar is a pleasure to play with a light and simple action. The intonation was perfect right out of the box, and the sustain is superb. I will definitely keep this instrument. As the solid woods wear in, the more it is played, the better it will sound. Get one. You won't be sorry.