I hafta say Ray and Jack, you bring up some excellent points. I agree that the wood does make the guitar, but the sound is the dead ringer. I was so surprised I guess, by the sound of the MD series, that I just got caught up in the moment of such a vast difference in price. I spend alot on my electrics (ESP mainly) but the most important factor is really how it makes me feel. I was inspired with it. And really, its been a long time since I played the Taylor. As long as it takes me where I wanna go, that to me is whats most imperative. Hell, i'll prolly end up with both of the damn things and be done with it, lol.

Tim smile