I had a good Martin for years, and other than that played low end acoustics (I’m poor). I loved the Martin but finally it got a hole in it but amazingly it didn’t affect the sound at all, had it patched.
Then about 11 years ago got a Larrivee, don’t have it handy to tell you the numbers, a dread nought. I like it better than the Martin (which I gave away), feels as though it plays itself. I got mine from a friend who was a dealer, for 600. If you want the distinguishing number I’ll find it.
I also bought from someone on FR a few years ago a hard top Ibanez 12 string, always wanted one but couldn’t afford a Martin or Taylor, although I’d go to guitar stores and play them, couldnt’ afford them. The Ibanez is pretty nice for a much cheaper 12 string. Wish I could afford a top grade one but such is life.
Brain dysfunction - meant a solid top Ibanez, not that it matters...
Never heard of Larrivee. thx for the info — will check it out.