Though they'd never replace my "best" noted above, I have owned Norman, Simon & Patrick, and LaPatrie guitars. The Norman was a used find for $100 that I immediately resold for $250. The S&P was my teaching axe for a time and it came to me as a factory second which I modified slightly and made a bit on when I sold it. The LaPatrie was a cheap clearance sale nylon I resold to help finance another guitar. They were all good, but the only one I regret selling is the Norman, as it was exceptional. It would have made a great "beater".

However, sentimentality has a lot to do with my loves, so I remain loyal to the Beneteau six.

Peace, Mooh.