Consider seriously Songster Bob's advice. I know very few people more knowledgable than him about guitars, and he is a player of the first order. I understand your feelings, as I had a Seagull that was "above its raisin'" to quote Bob, and I was completely distraught at its destruction at the hands of United Airlines. When I got my Larrivee, I felt guilt about the Seagull ...... until I played the Larrivee for a bit. It is now my main instrument, and even my vintage Guild 12 string doesn't get the attention it used to. And I love that guit.

Mick