The only thing sacriligeous is the death of fine folk music, or for that matter any music (I don't include rap in my definition of music).

Get what you want and what you're comfortable with, physically and monitarily.

And speaking of the death of music and polymer instruments, I'd like to point out that many schools here in America are allowing their school bands to die from lack of finance. You folks can help! A lot of typical woodwind instruments can easily be made from PVC piping. It might not be the most expensive,shiny, nickle plated instrument in the band, but it puts a musical instrument in the hands of a youngster who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Plans are scattered throughout the internet. Contact your local schools and see if they would be interested. Made from PVC piping they're good for practice and if they get lost, stolen (I don't know why they would be stolen but it's possible), or damaged they can be easily replaced at minimal cost. They can also be personalized by the student.

Don't let the music die!