My daughter has a Godin A&L which she bought new as a factory second.
It had a small almost unnoticable blemish on the solid cedar top. She payed less than $300 including case and tax. It has a great warm sound
and she loves it. In fact I kinda like it myself. The Art & Luthrie line is the lowest priced Godin but it is a quality insturment.
                           Sandy