I've had Yamaha and Fender guitars, but stopped playing a very long time ago. Retired and in my 60s, I was enamored by the Zager easy play ads. I took the plunge, and I've never been happier. The 900 is a true piece of beautiful artwork. It IS easy to play with my now arthritic hands, and sounds incredible. I bought an amp and now amazed at the Fishman Aura technology. So many extras were included, my questions were answered rapidly by their superb customer service. Treat yourself! You can't go wrong with their incredible craftsmanship.