For possible future purchase I'm playing(testing out) the Alvarez MD80, the Yamaha LL16,the Larrivee L03, and the Taylor DN3(the 310's replacement?) Similar 100% solid wood on all. Price CDN is $700, $950, $1,150, and $1,300 in that order.

I'm used to an older cheaper laminate model with not near the balance tone and sustain of the above....so any one of them is a HUGH step forward.

The best sounding one to me? I'll keep them in the same order believe it or not. THe Taylor just edged out the larrivee.

But so little time and so many guitars.

The money should be a secondary consideration. Get a loan. Like a house mortgage concept...a lifetime concept!

I read somewhere we live in a golden age of guitars, probably because of the 60's revolver.

HMMM...about that larrivee SD50 with the wide nut...$2,000...hmmm

Bill

Last edited by billdraper; 06/18/07 07:27 PM.