I have had this guitar for about a year with the anticipation of learning how to play it. I had it set up after I bought it and I may have as many as TWO hours on it. It's in really great shape and plays very nicely. Sounds great despite my inability to play it well. Comes with the hard case. I'd love to keep it but can't justify owning such a nice instrument only to let it sit in the case. It deserves to be played.