Originally Posted by mr dave

i wouldn't expect any $400 LP style guitar to be the equivalent of an actual gibson. likely on the same level as the epiphone les pauls but a little cheaper.

basically rondo instruments strikes me like a great spot for intermediate players. people who are looking for their first decent guitar after learning how to play on a cheap beater but not ready to drop $1000 on a new guitar just yet. which, incidentally, is pretty much what they say about their company on their 'about us' page.

if you're going to get a rondo at least get one made in korea as opposed to china or taiwan.