Having 4 diferent Martins in the past, I thought they were the "best". But I have moved on to real value for the dollar and find that Martins are over priced for what the competition has to offer. I know you can buy a good hand built guitar for less money and they sound better than most Martins. Bottom line is you have to play what is best for you and fits your pocket book. I looked at many new Martins and the factory settings are set high s and usually require a set up from the dealer's repairman. The fingers will improve and you should be very happy playing your Martin.
Mudjack