You can find info on various brands on threads where we collected Mudcatter's thoughts on Martin,Guild, Gibson,Alvarez, Epiphone,Seagull,Ovation,Takemine,Yamaha, Washburn and others. Trace these threads in the forum. Also, as has been suggested, check the latest thread on "Which Guitar Should I Play." Elderly Instruments in Lansing Michigan generally has the best pricing and are great people to deal with.catspaw