I've never played a Yamaha Guitar I didn't like...if you're not looking for high end they are very hard to beat for the price. I would avoid Takamine if you can afford to and yes Taylors are an excellent Guitar if you have the money to spend. I have an 18 year old Taylor acoustic...have never found a need to replace it. Fender makes fine affordable acoustics these days as well as Ibanez and Washburn. Have fun shopping and try them all...good luck, .
BTW if Iwas to buy a new acoustic it would be a Taylor with Maple Jumbo or Grand concert body. Just reread your post and price dosn't seem to be a problem. Taylor in the last year or so has developed, (with the help of a well known sound man...can't remember who), a very innovative new pickup configuration that must be heard to be believed. Marketing blurb is that it is the most authentic acoustic reproduction you can get plugged in. From my experience it does have OUTSTANDING sound quality. If you can afford a guitar in this price range you would be doing yourself a disservice by not trying the above mentioned model out. If ya try it, please let me know. I'd be interested to know how you like it. Again, good luck and have fun!
