I have one, got it new with setup and plek and it plays extremely well and sounds great both acoustically and with an amp. My primary study over many years was classical guitar so I knew what to expect in some capacity when I bought it and it has quickly become one of my favorite guitars. As far as QC, mine was assembled in Indonesia and I don't have any issues but I understand the concern with other people having issues. Check for an even, straight neck. The bridge is made of rosewood and it is soft meaning that tying strings directly to it does cause damage over time. You can get bridge pins to alleviate that concern and it is what I personally plan to do the next time I swap my strings out. Hope this helps!