I prefer the sound of this Magistral to a classical guitar I own that is twice the price of this model. There is a long ring to notes, it projects really well, it is well balanced across the strings and generally has a very pleasing open sound. There a slight dull ring around G/Gsharp, it's that slight I wouldn't call it a dead spot though...I'm pointing this out as a good thing as so many classicals I've owned have had serious dead spots. including a very expensive model. I've owned a dozen or so classicals and the sound on this guitar is the best I've ever heard at this price by far. The build is good, the factory finish wasn't. The label inside the guitar was slapped on in a rush by the looks of it and is crooked.. I got in touch with a local luthier and he said there's nothing he can do about this. Every time I pick the guitar off the wall I notice this crooked sloppy positioning of the label, this bothers me. The edges of the frets were the worst I've had with any guitar at any price, sticking out and sharp along the entire length of both sides of the neck. Luckily I know how to sort this out. Those flaws mean I cant give it full marks but as the sound is so exceptional for the price I still recommend it without reservation. This guitar at this price cannot be beaten. Delivery to the UK was 7 days.
