I have recently took up classical guitar again two years ago after a long break from when I played in mid to late seventies. I have a Yamaha GC20-D which is very nice but I always wanted a Martin 00-18C and found one and purchase it. I absolutely love it. It is not as loud as the Yamaha but it playes easy and sounds sweet. Since I do not perform, I prefer the Martin for playing alone. It is hard to describe but it has an addictive sound when I play it for myself. I am still looking for the perfect strings for the guitar but Augustine strings do sound pretty good on it. I would never ever sell the Marting guitar.