Guild Surfliner Sunset Orange

At almost half the full listed price, this guitar was such a bargain that I had to treat myself – and I'm so glad I did. It looks gorgeous, with a translucent orange lacquer that reveals the grain of the wood beneath.
The pickups are sensational – three contrasting, responsive voices that can be mix-and-matched with the rocker switches. They're unconventional but feel reliably solid, and are much less prone to being accidentally knocked than a toggle or a switchblade.
The electronics are absolutely excellent too, with a wide range from bright to husky on the tone pot.
The neck is comfortable, and the action was set so well that I haven't had to do anything except replace the strings and give the frets a rub.
It's a joy to play. I love it.