Is this guitar good for beginners getting into very basics of guitar, absolutely. Is this good for playing a lot of lead guitar, No. The guitar goes out of tune really easy. The trem system is not the best for heavy usage and the pickups sound just thin and trebly. I'd recommend getting new trem systems and tuners for this thing to use it in a long term. The bridge pickup is harsh, the neck pickup is decent and with a good amp 4th position quack is obtainable