Even though I do not play guitar, I could not help noting that the response to the Taylor and Appolonio threads suggests that both of these luthiers seem almost unknown. When their instruments are compared to the mass market instruments, they give better sound for less cost. I am sure there are other, also less known, instrument builders out there. If you know them, please mention them with a way to contact them. Going by what I know of Appolonio, they need the work. (ps, his land line is 207 - 236-6312)