I you really want a high end western guitar for an attractive money investment , then go for this model, the world famous sing / song writer irishman, Glen Hansard didtoo, among other well known artists world wide. ! The Takamine P3 D is a really beaute and well designed handmade japanese quality, with an outstanding PU system and furthermore the back of the guitar is all solid sapele. Whats not to like ?, its equal or better than many much more expensive american made gits out there, the differ is simply, you pay for the brand name in most cases, but not here, this is a best buy and more then.