Thanks, Clancy. I should have clarified that I'm talking acoustic here. After that, I must admit to being lost quickly in the lingo. Perhaps my brother Clifton -- where is he? -- can help me in expressing this better. I've never used an amp -- hey, I've only been "playing" off and on for, well, some years -- but was thinking of something pre-set up that so as to allow for the possibility. Right now I'm playing John Prine, Guy Clarke, Tom Russell and would like to play more Jerry Jeff. As far as the sound qualifications go, my Giannini sounds quite good, seems to me. I'd just like the next step better. Cost-wise, I've seen some Gibsons that I like for around $1,000 - $1,200, that area. Thanks again for your insights.