Action How was the action out of the box? The action out of the box is great. It was much better than my ibanez was. Finally, If this guitar was lost or stolen, I probably wouldn't replace it, but i deffinatly would recomend this as a first guitar to anyone. Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? This guitar is great quality for the price, although i recommend buying a better strap, tuner and case for it. Reliability How has it stood up over time? Ive owned this guitar for three years and still frequently play it. it has withstood many hours of playing and even a collision with a bass. Overall Your general opinion of this product. Overall this is a great starter guitar. Very well priced for the quality and durability, although i cannot say the same for the accesories that come with it. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? As you can probably guess, this yamaha isnt quite as good as a Martin or Taylor, yet for the price it is one to consider for a first guitar. In my opinion, it plays well for a guitar or its level. Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? It has a desent tone. Not the best, but pretty good. I use Martin strings on this guitar and they sound amazing. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? This Yamaha guitar has a reasonably good finish on it. its protected my guitar a couple of times from dings and scratches.

Quality Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable? very well made fret ends good action good intonation good. Yamaha makes quality very good gear and are known for reliability ect. Reliability How has it stood up over time? good I take it every where in the trunk of my car finish is still good. I take very god care of my gear and don't beat on it ect. but it does have pick scatches and surface finish scatches no dings or dents a well made sturdy guitar. Overall Your general opinion of this product. Outside of the tuner and gig bag being poor quality acessories ect. The guitar is great well made. Playability and Feel How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing? nice smooth neck not fat or wide a c shape feels good easy to play Tone Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin? it's warm and crisp good sound mellow also. Finish How did the stain or paint job look? finish was nice shiny like your basic lamenet guitar Action How was the action out of the box? perfect low for a beginner to learn on and use comfortably ,all I did was tune and play. Very easy to play.