"I only sold it because my wife has me on a strict 'one in, one out' policy," mandotim Date: 20 Apr 06 - 10:11 AM

That is sad... I know its none of my business to comment on your domestic arrangements...., but if a husband was to lay such strictures on his wife, I think it could quite rightly be called 'oppressive'
As I say, I'm sorry about picking out thatpart of your post, but to me my guitars are my life, and could never dream of suggesting to my wife that she only go to the Bingo once a week...

Having said that, I bought a Cort (must find out the model no), for the purpose of playing finger-picked open-tuned songs and melodies. I needed something 'light' that would respond well with power-chordy strums too, when needed.
Gorgeous instrument!
I was nevr one that bought purely because of the instrument's make, and today,as you say, with CNC machinery more widely used, standard is much more easily attained.

All the best