I've always loved them. I've owned four but never a Fender. I had a Jerry Jones, Burns Barracuda, Eastwood Sidejack VI and now a Lakland. The Lakland is amazing but pricey. But it's still cheaper than a new Fender CS Vi. Fender Japan is making an accurate Fender VI I think they're around $1100-$1200. I don't know what the pawn shop model is retailing at but I'd hope it is cheaper than that.