I've owned Guilds, Gibsons, Mansons, Lowdens and some lesser makes like Stellas, Hofners and Framuses. But my favourite guitar is my current Lakewood M series. I loved the aesthetics, design and beautiful woods when I first saw it but when I picked it up the very individual sound and feel made it a must-have even though I was skint at the time and had to pay for it in several instalments before I could take it home. This and my Eccleshall A.5 mandolin are the two instruments I will NEVER sell!mooman