Dear Peg...

I would say that at $300, BUY IT, no matter what the name is...if it sounds good to you, that is not a lot to pay for a sound you enjoy. 2 years ago I switched from a classical guitar to a little 016 Martin parlor guitar that I absolutely love...was fearful that the steel strings would be too brash for all the olde englishe stuff I sing but that's not the case at all...it mellow and subtle. It's 40+ yrs old, which helps (never trust anyone under 40!).