Well, thanks for the thoughts everyone. Everyone kind of reiterated what I've already learned. You gotta play as many as you can and pick the one that feels right. There are just so many out there (sizes, price range, makers) that I was hoping to narrow down the options a little before I getting overwhelmed at the guitar store.

Norton, I think you're definitely right on when you say that size is probably the least of your worries when learing the guitar (and we are all at some stage of our learning). But as I step up the level of my play and practice more and more, it's become apparent that a better instrument would help me along. I was just hoping for a starting point.

I, too, have see those Mahogany Martin's on several websites. They seem like a great value based on what everyone has been saying about them. I am yet to try a Mahogany guitar and am interested to hear the tone these babies can produce.

Also, does anyone know what the V stands for in the OM-28V that Wesley mentioned above?

Well, thanks again for the help. If anyone else has some thoughts I'd love to hear them.

(why do I alway feel like I'm writing a pen pal letter when I post here?)