I do not generally do steel string guitars. However, when I first saw and played a Cargo I was immediately fascinated at such good sound coming from such a small instrument. I ordered one from Ted, enjoyed it enough to then sell it and go for the Ox--both guitars were stellar. I gave them up to pursue my nylon interests but several years later, when peavey took over, I had to see the new improved Cargo. It is an incredible instrument. I ultimately sold it to stay focused on my nylon hunt. I think everyone should have a cargo sometime in their musical life. Ask Kramster, I heard that at one time he had 100 of them so that no matter when he was, there was a Cargo.