In the market

[otaypanky***]

I wandered in to a local mom and pop shop a few years ago not expecting to buy anything. I had a Martin 000-15 at the time and had previously owned a J-15 before I got the small bodied Martin. I happened to pick up an Ibanez and immediately was impressed by the tone. It was a really nice guitar and my friend who worked in the shop said I could have it for $250. I see they're $399 at MF these days. I think it's worth trying if there's one near you. It also features a built in tuner, Fishman electronics, and both 1/4" and XLR out. I bought it and sold the Martin and never regretted it.
http://www.ibanez.com/AcousticGuitars/model-AW300ECENT
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...lectric-guitar

[Eric***]

I wandered in to a local mom and pop shop a few years ago not expecting to buy anything. I had a Martin 000-15 at the time and had previously owned a J-15 before I got the small bodied Martin. I happened to pick up an Ibanez and immediately was impressed by the tone. It was a really nice guitar and my friend who worked in the shop said I could have it for $250. I see they're $399 at MF these days. I think it's worth trying if there's one near you. It also features a built in tuner, Fishman electronics, and both 1/4" and XLR out. I bought it and sold the Martin and never regretted it.
http://www.ibanez.com/AcousticGuitars/model-AW300ECENT
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...lectric-guitar

I've been very interested in those Ibanez Artwood guitars for a while. They look really nice.