Have used Matons for a few years now, and have pretty much put my Taylors, Martins to bed for a while. Don't get me wrong the build quality of top end Martins and Taylor's is great, but one thing you will find with a Maton is that its a serious working musicians guitar, it performs night in /night out. The electrics are in my opinion the best and these guitars set up really well( low action etc) The last few expensive Martins I had were great but the expensive tone woods come with a downside ( feedback)!! These Matons seem to do what is required and will perform regardless of the style you play. Great Austrailan woods and good build quality should give you a lifetime of reliable picking!