Many acoustic players are into bluegrass so definately Martins

Epipones are Asian low to mid priced Gibsons.

I have to ask, how are you possibly going to compete with the big volume dealers such as Guitar Center and Sam Ash, who can discount more than you can because of the volume cost that they get and you won't?

I know that you will say service, and that is a factor, for sure, but is it worth possibly as much as a 35% higher price?