since it's mostly guys bragging about their equipment (that's typical, huh Barb?) I'll jump in here. My first baby was a Takamine I bought in Fayetteville Arkansas in 1980 (F340) for $180. It knows me so well and it's not even jealous of it's new sibling, a Gibson J100 xtra (91346012) with a moustache bridge I bought last year.I haven't settled on the right strings though; any suggestions? I'm still not sure if I have what I want. I like that new Martin "Ladies" model. The Tak is like a second skin but the J100 sounds so great! harpgirl