This is a great sounding little guitar! Unplugged or through the PA it sings. I wouldn't say it doesn't stay in tune but it is touchy. This is my first tenor so I don't know if that is the nature of the beast. I've been playing a baritone uke for several years and use it when I travel. I like to find open mikes when I go on vacation and the nylon strings just don't cut through the bar noise. I feel the steel strings will command more attention and the small size takes up less room than my Fender T-Bucket.