From the eight or nine I've played, I'd say the sound quality was certainly similar to most Martins, and perhaps a bit fuller than some Taylors. I found them vastly superior to Takomas and Takamines (soundwise) Two of them that I worked on had serious intonation problems, with slightly misplaced nuts.

I'd have to say that as far as an inexpensive solid top guitar goes, if you get the right one, you might never want to upgrade. Check the tuning though.

Rick