[Avid Coug]

Martin and Taylor probably have the bulk share of the American made acoustic market. Both make incredibly good guitars.

[cuban leaf]

Yeah. This is a little like Packard closing its doors.

[Scoutmaster]

Have you played a Gibson acoustic since Gibson acquired the Flatiron Mandolin factory in Bozeman, Montana? I personally don't consider Taylor to be in the same league as Martin, but a new Gibson J-45 or Southern Jumbo can hold its own against comparably priced Martins.

I don't mention the Hummingbird, Dove, or J-200 because they're maple guitars and you always go Gibson when you're looking for the sound of maple.