If you have never played a Fender, then this is the model to try! The Fender DG-60 is the perfect balance of Sound, Weight and Resonance in this price range. Careful, this guitar is easy to play and is addictive. It won't be long before you begin to work your way up the Fender line. This guitar can be your first as well as your last. It is well built and will only sound better over time. It's true, wood, like wine, matures over time and in return can enrich the sound of the woods that reside in Fender guitars. Try one and see for yourself. The top wood is made of solid spruce and the back and sides are mahogany.