I was very happy with the OM28V that I used to own. I think they are great guitars. The ONLY reason that I still don't own it is that I traded it in for a Collings OM2HG. A very similar guitar but with a German spruce top.To my ears the Collings is the better guitar but I doubt that you'll run across one where you live. If you like the Martin - get it. It's a classic and should retain much of it's resale value in the future.