A New Family Mamber has Arrived

In commemoration of my graduation from the MBA program last Saturday, my generous cousin gave me this(in addition to other goodies):

Fender DG-60

Although another entry-level guitar, I have to say, I really like it. I have the option of trading it up if I want, but I think I'm going to keep it. The action is light and easy and it has some decent bass, considering it's not a dreadnought. I plan on putting some Elixir nanoweb strings on it and seeing (or hearing) what happens. They really make a big difference.

The black finish is awesome, but I'm going to have a time keeping it scratch and smudge-free. It's also a little heavier than what I'm used to, but no big deal; I need the exercise.

I won't give a comprehensive review, but here are my initial impressions: it's lows and highs are pretty good and the mids are hidden. The materials are what you'd expect: plastic bindings and inlays, but they look nice. The machinery is pretty good quality. I don't have to tune it nearly as often as my Taylor(thank God) and the tuning keys feel solid. I like that it has silver hardware instead of gold, which is something I wish guitar manufacturers would get away from. The black finish is surprisingly deep and even. This axe is made in China, which contrary to a belief left over from days recently gone by, is actually capable of making quality goods these days. If China could shake that reputation, there wouldn't be any looking back for them economically.

I would highly recommend this guitar to an adult or younger person with big hands  that is beginning to learn how to play. It cost a little under $200 but is sturdy, stays in tune, sounds good, is easy on the fingers, looks great, and doesn't have any little annoyances this range of guitars is prone to.