Got this guitar from Guitar Gallery in Birmingham AL. Great deal, only $850 with a trade in plus they were having a moving sale. Lucked up.

It is perfect for outside jams and practicing. I am going to get a pickup put in it one day but that not very important right now as this is not my main live guitar. I just wanted it to play with friends and on the beach and stuff. Very soft satin finish with a gloss top. It's built like a tank and could probably be dropped two stories.

It was a little bright when I first got it. I'm hoping it ages well and gets a deeper tone. This isn't really a dislike though. Just an observation. I love everything about it. Case too!

Construction is flawless. I played a few Martins while tring to decide and this one won hands down on construction. The few lower end Martins I played had poorly matched binding, plastic nuts and bridge, and glue showing from the neck joint. This similar priced Taylor is perfect. It feels like a rock. Good grains, no visible glue, and perfect binding.

Great guitar for the price. Go get one if you can.

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