i'de just like to add that there is alot to be said for a Martin acoustic. any model. ah, some day! actually i have an acoustic that i have never heard anyone mention before. has anyone ever heard of an arbor acoustic guitar? they are cheap, i'll give you that but considering i only paid $200 and some change for it brand new, it has done pretty well the past 5 years. it is kind of beat up but it sure has that warm homey feeling.