I'm very partial to the early (before the mid-'80s) taks, which were exact copies of Martins (mostly) or Guilds or Gibsons (once in a while). The imitation was so exact, it's funny. Even to the typeface and layout of the lettering on the headstock.

The interesting thing is, the sound is a pretty good imitation too; even though they're mostly laminated woods. And they're cheap. But beginning to get more expensive for one in good shape.

Peter.