I'd say it was a step or two up from a normal J45 with the enhanced soundhole and body binding. Very well done but not overstated. I really like the fretboard binding on almost any guitar and it looks good here. Again the grain of the rosewood is soooooo beautiful on the one I played. The 5 Star, as you can see, does not have the fancy headstock inlay of the regular 45 custom. I like that inlay, designed by Ren, but would take the wood grain over the fancy inlay if I was making a choice.