Being a Ukulele novice, I had originally intended to choose a basic instrument. After completing a lot of research, I determined that the Cascha Acacia Tenor Ukulele offered excellent value for a solid Acacia ukulele. So I opted to buy this better quality instrument. Buying an instrument without trying it first is always a bit of a lottery as no two instruments are ever the same. In this case I need not have worried. The Cascha solid acacia ukulele is in my view a really nice instrument. It looks good quality and seems very well made. It is very pleasing on the eye and I could not find any issues or flaws with it. It has a lovely tone and to my uneducated ear offers a warm, light tone with a decent volume. I am very happy that I bought this Ukulele and look forward to many happy hours of playing. I must commend Thomann for their flawless service. Once I had purchased the Ukulele on their website, I received regular e-mail updates detailing the progress of my order, including the transit process from the warehouse to final delivery. I received the Ukulele two days earlier than Thomann's original estimate, so in this respect they exceeded my expectations. I would certainly be happy to use Thomann again in the future.