I'm one of those guys who plays so little, my fingers never get tough enough to play very long. This guitar is just what I needed. The nylon strings make it easy on my fingers, and the 3/4 size makes the neck about the same size as a regular steel string. The result is an easy to play guitar that the "once in a while" player can pickup and play for hours. Great guitar for knocking around the house for a small investment.