I'm a guitar/bass player looking for something different to play, so I bought a Crafter a couple of years ago. I found it difficult to play action-wise, took it to my guitar tech, he lowered the action some but I still found it too hard to manage on bar chords and especially on the 1st fret next to the nut. I knew I was taking a chance for the price, but I'd probably be better off buying a $3000 Gibson (as if!)