Hi Moonchild,

I would like to tell you a story. I bought my guitar back in 1984. Not as venerable as yours and over the years not as well played as your. Still, like your it was always there for me. Then I began to concentrate on playing it better and realized that I didn't like the action or the sound, I thought I could do better with another guitar and started to look for one. And a miracle occurred. I went from shop to shop, trying out all the nice instruments. Then I'd go home and pick up the Madiera. Suddenly the action felt right, and the sound fit like a glove. I knew then that I couldn't let go of that guitar. And since then It has stood by me through some pretty rough emotional times. And now it is there for me as I celebrate new love.

Go ahead and shop but think very carefully before you decide. Then whatever you decide will be the right decision.

Best of luck,

Brett