I have owned and played an Avalon AS -101 CE for about ten years now. The AS stands for ,or at least the "s", Silver series , ie Korean-made, as "Bodders" says. The CE means Cutaway "Electro " . It has a solid cedar top,laminated mahogany back and sides, with some pearwood trim , and has stood up to a lot of abuse over the years ! The electronics comprise a Fishman " Prefix Plus" which is more than adequate for my "plugged in" needs. It has a beautiful, rich, deep tone, many people having said how nice it sounds ; I have increased both tone and volume by using solid brass bridge-pins, as I do with other guitars (they suit my Guild as well ). I paid £550-00 for it , and it was worth every penny, believe me , so " Go for it " !!!