Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? very very high quality - you can see the care the builders took Reliability How has it stood up over time? only had it a month, I keep it inthe very fine case it came with. General Your general opinion of this product. completely beautiful guitar Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? very easy - on your ears, eyes and hands. Fingerboard is so subtly beautiful - rock hard ebony w/ black binding and a tiny white band between them - tasteful! Inlays are really beautiful abalone. Feels like silk Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? the special bridge support system Beedlove uses really makes this carved top sing at the slightest touch. Rhythm work is fine - sustain is surprising! Finish How did the stain or paint job look? gorgeous, deep beautiful grained woods Action How was the action out of the box? easy playing - no need for tweaking