One thing that is confusing me on this is are we taking about a fair market price for an instrument or an instrument you like playing. I have never had this honour but I could possibly pick up 2 "identical" Maritin guaitars of the same model and vintage and love one and hate the other.

I am not even a good player but instrument wise, I know if I like the feel, the tone etc or if I don't and can't see hhow that can be found out without acutally picking the thing up and trying it.

Jon