This cort guitar is by far one of the best sub $1000 guitars I’ve ever played. The appointments are all top notch, from the locking tuners to the pickups (which are roughly half the value in and of themselves). Action can be very low, feel of the neck is superb especially for an 8 string. Plays great! The wiring is possibly the only minor gripe, as cort uses their own wiring and parts, instead of Fihman’s click system. But it works well, so who cares? I’m convinced that any player will benefit from this guitar, beginner, intermediate or pro. Starting on 8 string or as a second or third instrument.