Gee, MG...you're certainly full of yourself...among other noxious substances!

BTW, these "hat acts" your refer to mostly play Takamines!

Many, many folkies and younger bluegrassers use guitars other than Martins...and quite a few do, indeed, play Taylors.

And, finally, the LL-series Yamahas are excellent instruments that rival pretty much ANY brand for quality of tone and comfortableness of neck.

Martins DO make better investments, which is why my D-28 stays in it's case, in the closet...My Guilds and Taylors (and occ. Gibsons) go to my gigs and are the ones I prefer to play!

Happy Turkey Day!