No, no, no, he's in the UK. Imported guitars from North America, Martins, Collings etc, are charged a ridiculous tarriff rate, so that unless your one and only dream is to own a particular N. American made instrument, the value for money is highly dubious.

You want to go try out some good Irish Lowdens. Like an O-10. Every Lowden I've ever picked up has been a fingerpicker's dream guitar. Compare them to your local luthier, then decide.

Also, Fylde seems nice. Archie Fisher plays 'em.

Good luck. LOWDEN

W-O
happy low-end Lowden owner