Tigerpaws wrote:(Actually, Sam saved a bunch, it was a gift to me
) I really like it! and it sounds great when my instructor plays it!
Congrats Sylvia! You can't go wrong with a nice Martin.
I think the Martins that are under $1K are some great guitars. The X Series might have laminates for the back and sides, but the tone of an acoustic guitar is all about the top anyway. (Remember the Taylor Pallet Guitar?) You should never buy a guitar without a solid top.
I don't care for the tone of Taylors.
The best acoustic guitar I know of on the market right now is the Martin D-28 Marquis. The vintage style v-shaped neck is the perfect profile.