I started out on a GS Mini. I still play it daily. I added a Taylor pickup. I really like it. Got a Fishman Loudbox mini combo with mic and stand through Sweetwater. They all work great together. My upgrade was a Martin HD 28. It was used but hardly. It's like another world. But it has disadvantages. It's size for one and secondly it's finish. In a short sleeve shirt I find it "sticking" to the inside of my biceps which I don't particularly like. I got a super deal on a 2013 guitar from a local shop. I keep it cased whereby the mini is out all the time. So what gets more playing time!