Yeah, theres something about this instrument that makes a lot of people feel comfortable, (i guess its more then because of the fact that its inexpensive and easy to replace.) I know someone who travels alot, and he writes songs all of the time, so he keeps his raptor in the truck for emergencies, hes gotten so used to this instrument and its overall feel that he uses it often for demonstrations when teaching his students. There are a lot of musicians who really pride themselves for their flashy instruments (especially when having over), but sometimes all you need is a good Peavey Raptor to get the job done. i like this instrument myself, but nothing beatrs my strat..I think this instrument is the perfect choicefor anyone whos first starting out on guitar...

-Joseph