This was my first ukulele. I still play this ukulele the most when I'm at home, despite now having ukuleles costing 5 times as much. It has a tone that's a little boxy due to the laminated top, but it doesn't sound bad. I actually like the tone a lot, perhaps thanks to the fact that I've strung it low G. Very playable ukulele. Comfortable neck with fret ends that aren't too bad. Holds tune. You can't go wrong if you get this as your first ukulele. It was my first ukulele and also my first stringed instrument at all. Now I have probably a dozen stringed instruments of different types... It got me hooked!