I love this guitar. It's the first guitar I ever bought because I loved how it played and felt in my hands, and not just because it was cheap. I see these go for $440-540 online depending on where/if there's a sale. Tucked out and got mine on clearance years ago at a local guitar shop for $399, floor model. I remember playing it against a Martin and Taylor that were double the price and still preferring this over either of them. It's super light weight, looks classic, sounds great and is a lot of fun to play. I was playing an under $200 Yamaha acoustic before, which was also a great starter acoustic. If you're looking to step up from your first acoustic guitar to something nicer without breaking the bank, definitely check this out. I've played a few other Guild's at guitar shops and I'm always really impressed with how they sound for their price point.