I owned one of these great guitars for years , the cutaway is so unique and useful , not just a fancy addition . Ya' have ta' put a clear pick guard on if ya' don't want scratches . This guitar sounded Acoustic threw any amp , but I finally got a acoustic amp and it sounded better ! Had to replace the Pezio Pickup once , owned it for 12 years . traded it because the intonation seemed a little off , bridge wasn't one piece , 6 individual pieces of bone . Played with em' but couldn't find the trouble . (Should have taken it to a pro ) I would buy another but they aren't to be found for a reasonable price , I have 22 guitars anyway , but , this guitar was a Gem and I'm sorry it's gone . If ya' got one , hang on to it , they get better with AGE , like us Ha!Ha!