Burswood Esteban Classical

i got it at the HSN when i open the box it didnt look to bad but when i picked up i could have screamed it looked used the fret board had niks in on it it looked like someone tryed to cover them up with a black marker plus there was a a small ink line on the face and the strap nob was bent looked like junk

sound make me laugh the only sound it made was fret buzz i couldnt even play it every string was buzzing no matter what fret.and the video had no sound and poor pic junk also my kids have a 20.00 guitar that sounds better

How well was the guitar set-up at the factory? like junk

Will this guitar withstand live playing? no
Does the hardware seem like it will last? no didnt even make it out of the box
Is the finish good enough to last, or does it seem thin and easy to wear off. I guess that depends on if they used permanent marker on it or not.
Can you depend on it? not for playing
Are the strap buttons solid? nope its crooked.
Would you use it on a gig without a backup? i cant use it now.

it was junk


it was junk

How long is the warranty said had a 30 day warranty when we took it back they said no refunds only exchanges if they had any to exchange
and they didnt junk to

i have been playing off an on for 17 yrs i know junk when i see it
and it was junk
i cant belive that some one would make some thing like that junk guitar and try to make money off people they should be put in jail for being a ripoff

Bought it directly from HSN. I am extremely pleased with this guitar. Reading the other reviews here, it is apparent that this guitar's tremendous sound is no anomaly. A rare case of keeping costs down, while maintaining quality. Very attractive and traditional look; well-balanced feel; wide, flat neck; clean lines.

The sound is fantastic. Specifically, it projects well in every position, high e string through low e string. Tremendous bass response, with very pure, rich upper register tones. Sounds like a professional instrument.

The action was OK, but slightly higher than I prefer....about 6/32" off the 12th fret, E (6) string. However, I took a fine metal file and worked the bridge saddle bar (don't try this at home, unless you're REAL SURE of what you're doing!) down about 1/32", and it brought the action down sufficiently. Finish is beautiful...not overdone, and the headstock, sides, and neck have a very rich appearance. The fretboard is pretty amorphous looking, without any grain, and there were some ding-type-dents at the first position, in the wood. BUT...it did not affect playability, and I got way more for the $100 than I have for more expensive guitar purchases.

I rate it as a 10 on durability/reliability, but that's relative to other classical guitars and guitars in general with plastic nuts, of course. I have great confidence that this guitar will be with me for years, and I plan to buy another.

Burswood who?

I have played bass and guitar for almost 25 years, and this is one of those rare finds that just feels great. I can play it, get a great sound, and not worry about twisting necks, buzzes, or lousy tone. It is a fine guitar.

I was impressed with the gig-bag, video and extra strings.
Nice product for the price.
I was very skeptical. At the price, $60 after video and accessories
are deducted, you can't go wrong.

After a simple tune effort, the first notes I hit seemed to explode
from somewhere. Like one other comment, the tone quality is great
in all ranges.

The set up was very comfortable. The tuning pegs are not the highest
quality but they exceded my expectation. As for finish, this was what
I expected in a low priced guitar. Still, it looks very good. No
scratches and very clean.

After it comes down the chimny with Santa...we'll know better.
It's a Christmas gift for my Daughter! shhhh.

I received everything as promised. Looking at the structure, I don't
see any manufacturing defects.

I have two other acoustic guitars. Grandma's Martin and Dad's
old Harmony. This guitar has more sound than either of the others.
I would buy another. I would like to have seen the finish worked more
but this level allows the price to remain low.
I'm giving it as a gift. I really want if for myself. I know with
the sound and comfort of this instrument, my daughter will only have
her effort as an excuse if she doesn't learn.

I've been playing acoustic and electric guitar for 13 years, but this was my first experience with a classical style guitar. For $100 I was very skeptical, but when I got it I was pleaseantly suprised. It comes with a gig bag, video, strap, and extra strings. The look is much better than any I've seen at this price. It is a great practice guitar.

The sound far exceeded my expectations. Even with the strings that come with it (buy better strings) it sounded great. The harmonics are even good, which are hard to get on a guitar at this price.

The finish is very good. No glue to be seen around the body/neck or around the bridge. I don't know what they coated the fretboard with but they should have laid off a bit so you could see the grain. The action isn't great, but it's not bad and for the price you can't beat it.

Reliability is good, in fact it stays in tune better than most guitars I've used. The G string needs occasional tweaking but like I said, better than most. Time will tell with durability. It seems much lighter than any all wood acoustic I've used, but it seems solid.

HSN was great. My first one came with a crack on the body. You could tell by the box it came in that the post office knocked the hell out of it. HSN shipped a replacement the next day, insured it, and had no problems.

I've played many different guitars over the years and for the money you can't beat it. For a beginner or for a practice guitar I would recommend it if you want to learn classical style.

I just received this guitar today. Have been playing all afternoon--I think the sound overall is terrific. I have played guitar since 1965--folk guitarist for the most part. I have had in the past a Goya, an Alvarez Yaire (was disappointed in that one) and a Gianini (sp). Loaned my Gianini to my grandson who won't part with it. The Burswood guitar is fine for what I want it for now. The only real complaint I have is that the strings are a bit too high off the frets. Hurts fingers. And I will change the strings to some better ones. If I have any other comments will print them later. Think it is a keeper, at least for some 30 days.

I thought it was sh*t but when they said it was all wood I
figured they did not lie and it mus have had nice sound, so
for $100 I gave it a try. For this price, they included accessories are pretty good (gig bag, two extra set of strings (although it's not too good quality), strap, even two picks :) ).

I think with quality strings it sounds great, powerful sound when you need it, deep lows and nice highs. I say again / with quality strings,
not that ones that they give you.

The guitar was well set up when it arrived, nice string arrangement (no 2 ft extra length on every string), and the signature of Esteban was really there :)

The finish was perfect and shiny when it arrived, and I think with appropriate care it can last long, although for a practice guitar it's pretty good that it stands well all kinds of weather and temperature. I might have to change the tuning heads later because they seem weak and not well aligned (cheap metal tuners).

They shipped it in time. I don't think they would give any support for this low priced guitar, the shipping would cost more than the guitar itself ;), but i don't think anybody who buys it for a practice guitar would mess around much with the warranty.

I give it a 10 because of the price/quality rating. It's an unbeatable value for $100.

For 100$ this is a good guitar, This was my first classical guitar(I just bought a Hohnor HC09E) and it does the job. I realy was kind of dissapointed at the quality, not because it is bad, but the way Home Shopping Network advertized it made it sound alot better than it actualy is. This is a good practice guitar, since it is only 100$ you dont have to freak out if it geta a little dinged up.

The sound is not amazeing, it sounds good enough. But when i compaired it to an Hohnor HC09E(Which only cost me 180$) I found that this guitars sound wasnt all that it was cracked up to be.

This guitar is all wood(which is a good thing) it is hard to find a well priced beginers guitar that is all wood(One time I played a beginners guitar that had a plastic fretboard and when I held down the second fret on the third string to start playing a tune the fretboard almost broke!!). The only problem is that although this guitar is all wood the only place you can actualy see the grain is on the the front(not even on the fret board)

As far as classical guitars go this one is pretty sturdy, as far as classical guitars for 100$&under this guitar is built like a tank in comparison. I think Reliability and Durability is where this guitar realy shines. This is my practice guitar, I love it because I can ding it up a little without freaking out. The cosmetics may not last long, but this guitar sure wont break easily.

I wish HSN was more honest. Some times they do realy have good deals, but nothing they sale is ever as good as they say it is. Just as all shopping networks they are like the used car salesmen of the retail industry.

I'v been playing for a few months, I would recomend this guitar to any beginer. I give this guitar a rateing of 10 becuase of the vaulue you get for the money(Although I just checked and the price went up to 108$) you pay. Its a great bigginer/practice guitar.

First, let me say I got this guitar off HSN and expected absolutely nothing. I though for sure this would be a piece of crap, but....
This thing is made in Japan. It is frikin pretty. It has a laminated top with a cheesy rosette design. I mean velveta cheesy. It has clear finish. The frets are smooth. Of course the nut and bridge are plastic. The neck is nice, fat and smooth. I got a gig bag, extra strings, and a strap.

This thing sounds bueatiful. No lie. We recorded a sound track for that Enrique Igalss*&&(whatever his name is) "Hero", the solo in our soundtrack sounded exactly like the song. It has smooth bass and wonderful tone. I know I got it off HSN, but I am more than surprise at the tonal quality.

Of course with a guitar that cost $100, you don't expect much. The finish is nice but far from flawless. The setup is nice. Everything is holding up well to regular playing.

Let me tell you a nightmare show we played outside to demostrat this guitars reliability. It was an overcast and 90 degrees when we set up and 1 hour later when we began, it was raining and 70 degrees. My Ovation Acoustic of course lost tuning after 1 song (no slam on Ovation, weather can't be helped), so I though why not and picked up the Esteban and it was perfectly in tune and had been setting on the stage the whole time. The tuning was unaffected by the 20 degree temp change and drop in humidity. The finish seem to be holding well. The strap button is plastic but still holds well.

Yea Right, I can't Burswood anywhere on the internet or in music stores.

I know what some of you are thinking, if it didn't cost $4000 bucks it don't sound right. For me, I form no judgement until I have played it. This guitar was a diamond in the rough and a rare find. I would buy this guitar agian. HSN, who would have figured.

PS I have been playing guitar for 5 years and have played many fine axes, just for those who might think this is a amatuer opinion.