We have been out of these for over a year, and this one is a much nicer instrument than the earlier version. These are nice, but take quite a bit of work to get playing properly. I have to file frets, recut the nut and adjust the neck. However, the result ism a very nice playing guitar that you just want to pick up and play. You can find these on line from $149 to $189..and even higher, but that doesn't include the set up which I have already done. The Friendly River price is $135 which includes a Fender gig bag and some free Fender "on line" lessons. I am afr
aid these won't last long so do your holiday shopping early!