This is a beautiful guitar with a great sound. I bought it brand new and I've only had it for a few weeks. My playing is going in a more electric direction so I'm trading it in for a little cash to spend. It's a 2011 and one of the prettier models I've seen. I previously owned the really nice Godin Concert Duet Multiac. This guitar sonically compares very much to the most expensive models. It has a beautiful maple top and I recommend it for any classical players who seek to play out with absolutely no problems EQing your guitar.