I've had two Santa Cruz's, a Breedlove, a Fylde, and five Taylors (still have three) over the years. I would be the last to say one brand is better than all. It's a matter of preference. When guitar lust strikes it's generally how the guitar plays, how the notes ring out (I like the sustaining tones). Also, how it sounds out front. My favorite Taylor is still a K14c with Cedar top and Koa wood. It about played itself in 1998. I still have it, finish cracks and dings and all. It predates a lot of their on board electronics, so I had a highlander stand alone internal mic put in awhile ago. If you put my name in youtube I do have a channel and you can hear how they sound.