My baby is my 3561 Tama circa 1974, however I cringe at even removeing her from her blanket wrap (I dont use a case). I was in desprite need of something I could slam ,drop, or leave by the campfire.Ebay is a great place to shop for a beater, I found a 3/4 size Fender that suits my needs nicely.People tend to ask to much from a $200 guitar and its just not going to happen.There are way to many of us that have a "BABY" and are to afraid to use them.I spend 90% of my time on my other guitars and hardly ever touch the Tama.ITS SAD FOLKS !! My advise spend the money , but play her.In fact gonna bring her out of hibernation right now.       Phlyonthewall