I have two "lawsuit" era Takamine "Martins" (I have been told that the lawsuit is a myth, but whatever) and they are fantastic. The 12 string holds tune even in the notorious micro-climate changes here in the Bay Area, and has the sweetest action of any guitar I've ever tried. I had a bit of a buzzing problem over the summer (it was exceptionally hot and dry) but a humidifier cleared it right up. Someday I may get a Taylor or whatever, but I'm very well satisfied with my old Taks for now.