Here's the final part of my review, and what I think about this little 3 string mass market guitar. It's basic, but it's sort of playable, and for the money...

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Comment by smilingdog1 on November 23, 2015 at 5:41pm

Video #4 is it recyclable?  How well does it stand up to a chipper vac? Don't exclude BBC's test done on a Toyota (Top Gear). No I don't hate it, a few holes and I could use it for a fly swatter.

Just kidding!

Really thorough review of the components and nice sampling of it's play ability. I think the packaging is what's brilliant. 

Comment by Diglydog on November 23, 2015 at 6:44am

Back in the early 1970s, my first guitar was a cheap plastic thing with nylon strings.  I couldn't play it but it got me interested.  Now I have a collection of much more expensive instruments that I can't play :-\

Very fair and balanced reviews, John.  I agree, these instruments have their place.

Comment by Uncle John on November 23, 2015 at 5:49am

Thanks for the fair and candid reviews.  I've come around to seeing the good side of these - an intro to CBGs and a good value. 

Comment by Will King on November 23, 2015 at 5:41am

I think Barnes & Noble sells here in the USA for $29.

Comment by Carl Laman on November 23, 2015 at 4:33am

Nice honest reviews John.

Thanks for the info

Comment by Jim Morris on November 23, 2015 at 2:19am

I want to hate it! But hey........

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