Just purchased and received one of the infamous Tom pocket ukes from that famous auction site for a whopping $35 - a low risk purchase. I just wanted something that i could throw into a duffel or suitcase. I ordinarily play a tenor, but just needed something to limber up my fingers during travel. The uke has surprised me as I see no real imperfections. Workmanship is good. Well made, and I swear that the all-mahogany (African mahogany- sapele) top, back, and sides sure look like they are solid wood (does not appear to be laminate). Anyway, I did not like how it played (including the sound) with the supplied Aquilas, so I changed them to Worth Browns. This uke sounds and plays so much better with the Worths. A fun uke, and dirt cheap.