For the price, the Silvertone Shredder guitar is awesome. The fact that this is a "beginner guitar" doesn't sway me, a seasoned musician with over 15 years experience with guitars, keyboards, and audio/stage equipment. A beginner might think this guitar is not-so-hot, because they need more practice. I can make this guitar sound the way I want. When I put some heavy strings on it, and plug it into a quality amp, it will sound excellent. It's all about being a musician.