My Martin J-40, Tim. Not a better guitar than the Lowden IMO, I'd rate them as similar in quality, but very 'different'. The Martin's proportions (body depth, neck shape and thickness, fingerboard width etc.) feel 'right' to me, and it's a very balanced sound. Not as loud as the Lowden, no prettier despite being more decorated, but just feels very good indeed.

If I won the Lottery, however, I would be looking to acquire either:

(a) the Olsen I played last week. Flamed Koa back & sides, Adirondack or Engelmann top, mahogany neck, ebony FB and bridge. A stunner in every way, and a snip at £16k! If they're good enough for James Taylor, they're good enough for me! Or........

(b) either the Traugott or the Sobell I also played last week. Both used to belong to Martin Simpson, and they were S-U-P-E-R-B. Also seriously expensive - I forget the actual values, but certainly in or approaching five figures!

And as I'll never win the lottery, I'll stick with the Martin. :-)

As the man said, "To sleep, perchance to dream............."
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