CLF-200 WN : Amazing Value

So...Where to start.

Right out of the box, this guitar is GORGEOUS. The conteoured shape, the bidings, the inlays, it's all very well fitted and the walnut sides and back are truly beautiful. The top is solid, with a nice grain to it. The craftsmanship is very good.

Sound wise, this thing is loud. With the strings that came stock (d'addarios 53-12), the low g is a bit muddy, but the midrange really chimes. I've changed the strings to some lighter ones 0.50-011, and the softer action coupled with the more subdued bass suits this guitar perfectly. Bottom line, it sounds really good, and not boxy at all. Still, the midrange is prevalent.

Only issue i have with it, is that the tuners are not that good. It loses intonation fairly quickly, especially if you bend a lot.

All in all, for 200€ this is an insanely good deal, and with the right strings, it can hang with much more expensive guitars.

Some years ago, it would be unthinkable getting this quality for less that 600€.