Bought brand new just 2 months ago and still in like new condition. As a finger style player, I always play my 00s and 000s. I really just bought this because I've always thought I'd get a Gibson Hummingbird one day but didn't want to spring for their price. I honestly never play dreads, so I'm going to let this go. It's a beautiful guitar, a great strummer, and with the factory Fishman electronics it sounds great plugged in or unplugged. Solid spruce top, solid mahogany back & sides, bone nut and saddle, made in Indonesia. It didn't come with a case, so I bought a $155 Gator Transit well padded carry bag. I have about $1000 invested.