I have mixed feelings about them, but have played some that are quite nice (and some that were really crummy). Overall I like Yamaha better. For really hitting the cream of the crop I recommend Larrivee, Collings, Taylor, and some (but not all) Martins.

The thing is, though, you might just find a Takamine you really like, in which case other people's opinions aren't going to make any difference, are they?

- LH