I own mostly top guitars, I have been playing for over 20 years. I really like the work of these guys in Lakewood, they DO NOT cut corners when it comes to wood quality. if you are looking for a guitar full of luxuries like Avalon inlay etc, look somewhere else, if you are looking for a GREAT acoustic sound this is the right guitar, I owned a Taylor 810ce after getting my Lakewood i sold it and now i only use Lakewood. Do your homework, learn about woods and then compare, you will be shocked.