I had severall 12 string guitars, and some very pricey. Most of them I had to make a setup (action and neck) just to make them playable. Some people are happy to have a 12 string just for open chords close to the nut, but not me. I like to use all the fretboard, the same as I'd do on a 6 string. And I do finger picking. Most avoustic guitars I had, I allways had to sand down the saddle... a lot. This guitar was just playable out of the box. Just had to tune it and there it is. Sounds beautifully, the neck is very comfortable (I can use all the fretboard), it has a low action and no buzzing at all. I currently have it tuned one step lower and it's easier to play than a 6 string. Excelent. I am very happy with it and I surely recomend it.