These actually sound pretty good. I had the 2010 reissue of this guitar for a few months. It holds its own IMO sound-wise, when compared to a Ric 360/12. The only reason I got rid of mine, was due to the fact that I got locked in a rut, playing Byrdsish jangly music, and I needed the money at the time. Nevertheless, every now and then I debate with myself about getting another one.