There ya go - all a matter of personal taste! I like my Lowden too, when I bought it I thought it was "The One" but tastes change over time - I used to like lager when I was a lad, but I'd rather drink my own piss than lager nowadays! (Not really, but you know what I mean!). :-)

But, whereas the Lowden has the sound I liked **back then**, the Martins have the sound that I like *right*now**. I doubt I'll ever sell the Lowden though (unless someone comes along with an offer I can't refuse, of course - never say 'never' is my firm motto!).