A while ago, I borrowed a Fernando AW41cEQ dreadnought acoustic guitar. Ngayon ko lang narealize sobrang underrated pala ng Fernando Acoustic Guitars. Aside from the fact that it's locally made, that particular guitar sounded better than most midend to highend Ibanez, ESP, Fender, even Yamaha acoustic guitars that I have played. Pronounced yung bass and mids niya. Sounds bright and punchy. Great feel and craftsmanship considering fresh out of the box yung guitar. I've tried Fernando acoustic guitars before na so-so overall quality. Siguro you have to try several guitars to find good sounding and well made ones? Or maybe they've just stepped up their quality?
I'd consider getting myself one na walang preamp pang beaters. Only thing I didnt like was the preinstalled preamp. However for the price my friend paid, it's hard to beat.