TE-40 TBK Deluxe Series : Plays even better than it looks

The TE-40 TBK Deluxe is a beautiful guitar that plays even better than it looks, if that is possible. The action is light, the tuners hold tune, and the guitar is perfectly balanced. For the price, it is an absolute bargain. For a T-style guitar, the ease of play is very good. I actually prefer playing the TE-40 to my Les Paul for extended periods of time. It is obviously lighter than the LP, and this makes it very easy to play for long stretches. As for looks, it is stunning, with the semi-translucent finish. Under the right lighting, the wood grain on the body is visible and subtle in a sophisticated way. The only downside, and it may have no effect on the guitar, is the use of generic string trees rather than rollers. This is nowhere near being a deal-breaker. The fret ends could have been smoothed out a little, but a light treatment takes care of that.