Out of the box, it is a fantastic sounding guitar. Easily capable of more intimate and softer textures as it is snappy and resonant styles of playing. The tuning holds without much issues in my climate, and the neck - slightly slimmer than most other classical guitars - is comfortable and ergonomic. Despite playing primarily electric guitar, I found that the TOD10N was easy to adjust to after spending about an hour or two noodling around.
The tuner feels a step above the standard onboard tuners found on electro-acoustics; accurate and reliable. It also features simple controls for monitoring the output, namely an overall volume control pot and basic Treble & Bass pots to shape the tone accordingly. The phase of the signal can also be inverted from here if required.
The Fishman pickup is crisp and fairly versatile considering the single position and basic controls. Running the TOD10N through a chain or directly into a DAW or amp produces immediate results without much need for tinkering beyond basic matters of taste.
Aesthetically, the TOD10N is gorgeous. Simple matt black topped finish wherein the wood grain is allowed to bleed through just enough to give it an interesting texture. A thick pearloid trim around the body and up along the edge of the neck gives the overall look some depth, and the ornate gold-plated machine heads are a nice touch.
The standout feature, besides the lack of front-facing sound chamber (found to the left of the onboard tuner instead), is the Tree of Death intricately winding up along the neck. Dot markers can still be found on the frets themselves among the vines, and are also featured on the edge of the fretboard for clarity.
All in all, a beautiful looking and sounding guitar. Very easy to transition to from playing electric guitar, and an absolute treat to play once accustomed to. Playing God has never been made more accessible.
