Had been looking at 8 strings for a while and finally bit the bullet, mostly convinced by the reasonable pricing on this model and positive reviews so now I'd like to add my own.
Sure it's not the most glamorous of models out there but the sun motif is pretty cool and nicely done, the black finish on the inside is a visual feature I'm very fond of, structurally it feels very sturdy and well built, looking closely you can tell it's not a high end build but I mean look at the price of it! The sound is loud and nice and clear, a bit of a folkish twang to it with a lovely ring and resonance that you wouldn't quite get with a 4 string.
Basically if you're dying to get your hands on an 8 string that won't break the bank and you don't mind a simpler more rustic build than the bigger brands provide, then this could be the one for you