I wandered into a local music store to grab a couple of E strings when I saw this axe out of the corner of my eye. The Tele shape attracted me (being a traditionalist!) and the idea of it being a hybrid acoustic/electric. When I plugged it in and played it, I was unexpectedly surprised at the tone and playability of the guitar. For the money, I planning the frets would cut my fingers open as I slid up and down the fretboard...but, No! Smooth frets. ONE PIECE mahogany neck and flawless fitting and finish. So I went home to research this axe, but may possibly find little if any reviews. Hence my 2-cents worth here. I went back and bought the thing numerous days later and have used it on numerous gigs since then. Plenty loud preamp (this type apparently also used in one or more models of Breedlove AE guitars), nice detente in the middle of the slide controls, uses very little juice from the battery (it's "on" whenever it's plugged in, so don't keep...