I'm thinking of buying a "Blues king" remake Gibson that the fretted Instroment of amherst has ..It might be $1000.00 but its new..Thats what I would use as my travel around guitar...It sounds wonderfull and needs some serious playing to break it in!!!All thoughs old Martins and Gibsons that sound so good got that way after 1452 square dances and bar gigs in a row...Crazy I know but someone needs to open them up...Make them live!! It's only money...Ah well nice dream anyway<<<>>>>> Good luck getting something great>>>Cheers Guy