The guitar's workmanship matches the price. The weakest link here is the combo. The speaker doesn't sound very appealing, but what else can you expect from such a "spittle". The sound from the headphone output is much better. I'm quite satisfied with the guitar, it's a great thing for beginner musicians. If you're a bit more demanding, I recommend looking for a better combo, but as a gift under the tree it's a great choice!