I have been playing this guitar in various bands (both live and in the studio) for the last twenty years, and it is a sturdy and reliable guitar. It is a wonderful and versatile instrument with a terrific warmth to it, and its design makes lead work exceptionally comfortable up and down the neck. I regularly get compliments on its appearance, sound, and feel from others who play it. I believe it is an underrated and undervalued guitar because it was in production such a short time and is not well known, but I highly recommend the CL-35 Deluxe to anyone who can find one.