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What "clanger" are you speaking of?

Top thickness, bracing design, etc.. all play a role but to me what sets Taylor apart from most major brands is that they actually tap tune the tops so you get the best tone out of each guitar Most companies build by specs and that doesn't work optimally with wood because every piece is different.  If I wasn't a Yairi guy I'd be a Taylor one

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About the wood breathing...  90% of woods absorption and dissipation is done through end grain. Meaning spots like the outer edges of the top and the inside edge around the top and bottom of the soundhole... So applying a heavy finish or even wax to the top (though not recommended) won't really affect the aging process. It will affect tone though.

Capo on 6 and the main progression is C F G    The chorus adds an Am before the C in parts...

Are you thinking another dread or a smaller body?  Yamaha does make some some great guitars... If you're wanting fairly new (gently used) I'd  consider either a LS or LL 16 series Yamaha....   They're a real gem tonally   If you're wanting Vintage be very cautious with yamahas,  they're known for developing bad neck angles and needing a reset which is very costly with them being dovetail and hide glued... Just be sure to ask plenty of questions and ask for plenty of pics Make sure the action is fairly low and you have enough saddle above the bridge for further adjustment. Other than that, A 70's Yamaha Red Label Nippon Gakki would be an excellent choice... IMO

I'll second Godin also (Simon & Patrick, Norman, Art & Lutherie, Seagull, etc..)  They're slightly shorter scale making them easier to play and giving them a slightly "looser/more mellow" tone. You could find a S&P Pro or Seagull Artist used in that price range and they are both great guitars with the only real difference being the 1.8 vs 1.72 inch nut width...   The only real word of caution about buying these used is to be careful for excessive bellying in models over 7 years old....   Before then they were true flat top guitars and while they sound excellent they are prone to bellying so just be careful if buying online.  About 7 years ago they switched to slightly radiused top that solved the problem but to me they don't sound quite as lively as the flat tops so it was a little of a design trade off.  But then again ageing could be a factor there....  I've got 2 of the first S&P Pro's and a newer S&P Showcase. The new ones are more heavily built and braced...

I'd like to add Yairi to your list as well    Didn't see that coming huh guys...lol  It's no secret that I'm a Yairi nut!!  IMPO They are the best bang for the buck out there!  I'm especially partial to the 70's thru early 80's models

You know necks can be sanded and buffed... Just sayin' I've tried one too and didn't like it for tonal reasons, plus I've never really liked martin's playability... But my point is to keep in mind that small things like a rough or satin finished neck can easily be fixed if the price is right and the tone worth it.

I'll have to find the link but we did this a few years ago and have a live feed Chordie page already set up. Members could log on and see what others were available to play with via video and audio feed. It worked nicely and I played along with a few members but it didn't catch on and the thread faded away.....    I still play with people from youtube pretty often and it's a great way to share ideas

I'm a little different.... I've never really been a big music fan. I didn't learn to play because I wanted to learn a song or perform.  For me it was the challenge of learning... I wanted to see if I could do it! It looked hard and I love a challenge...lol

I disagree with this... Influenced by Christian morals would be more accurate. And even that is confusing because "Christian Morals" is used to describe morals supported by Christianity..  Not to say that they are a "Christians" morals...  A wall is intended to be between church and state.

There's a huge difference between basing a constitution on Chirstian "beliefs"  vs christian supported morals~

This is a debate that has been going on forever and going by quotes and exerts is really misleading...  I think reading through the private letters between Jefferson and Adams is interesting though and gives a good insight as to their intent http://www.scribd.com/doc/12305/T-Jeffe … ms-letters

Very interested:) How are the electronics?  Can you email me some additional pics? Thanks!   More than likely I'll pick this up from you