Dennis
Was out one day and took some pictures of guitars I liked.
The first is a Martin DX1E with solid spruce top, HPL back and sides, Piezo Pickup with electronics for ~$650. Probably one of my two top picks although I didn't plug it in! Very eye catching contrast in wood colours.
Next is a DV-4 Guild with solid Sitka Spruce Top, Rosewood back and sides, no electronics for around $840. Very nice!
For something different, I saw this Tanglewood Sundance TW45, solid Canadian cedar top, African mahogany, Rosewood Fingerboard. A bit thin and ~$990.
The classic work horse Gibson J-45. Gibson Acoustic’s J-45 comes equipped with the popular Element Active Acoustic Pickup System from L.R. Baggs, which features a low-profile undersaddle element—or transducer—that’s proven more stable and durable than many standard ribbon-type pickup. Prices are around $2250.
Two other pictures of Gibson classics. Front is a Gibson Songwriter with standard cutaway for ~$3000 and aft is a J-45 for $2200.
I am sure, now at Christmas, better deals might be had. I also have seen some nice Yamaha's but I only really like ones for around $1000.
Let me know if you have any interst. Like I said, the first two are ones I would buy for sound and feel. The Gibson guitars are more of the 'right' selection but I don't think they sound better.
Cheers.
