I would have agreed with you at one time, Clinton, until I had my beloved Seagull destroyed. For me, the Calton was the only option I could trust. I used to make these judgements based on the cost of the instrument. But these days the value of the instrument is measured, for me, by the sound and action. That little Seagul only cost me about $225.00 US, but I have never played a guitar since that had its sweetness and playability. If I could go back and put it in a $550.00 Calton and still have it, I would do it gladly. I simply will not travel with any guitar that I cherish in anything less than a Calton.

All the best,

Mick