I understand it's not "High Quality", but the tone can be improved with higher quality strings and so forth. What's it like for soloing and what not? I'm sorry if I am asking a few too many questions, but I just want to have a fair idea of what I'm getting myself into...
I'm wondering the same questions, mate. Unfortunately, RU-vid seems to be the most reliable source of reviews and evidence for particular instruments that aren't the centre of other markets.
In my opinion it's a good instrument for that cheap price. My bouzouki has no pick-up. I recorded it with a mic and used effects like chorus and reverb for a richer and wider sound. I've never tried another bouzouki, so I can't really compare it with a higher priced instrument.