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As a satisfied owner of an 11 year old Korean-Made Breedlove Atlas AC25/SR Plus (still going strong!), I was already leaning towards Breedlove for my first high-end American Made acoustic. However, I spent time playing Taylor 4 and 5 series, Martin 16s and 18s of various shapes and Gibson J45 and AG Hummingbird because I wanted to make sure my bias didn't prevent me from getting the best guitar for my money.After playing over 10 other great guitars, I still came back to the Breedlove for its sound, tonal range, comfortable neck and the beautiful look of natural Myrtlewood grain. Every time I strum, the guitar sings with a resonance and sustain I just don't hear from the other models mentioned. And this neck is sooo easy to play. For comparison, it reminds me of a Taylor 6 or 714, but for $1200 less of course. Quality: Fantastic, out of the box the action was absolutely perfect, fit and finish flawless. I went over this thing with a fine-tooth comb and can't find anything to complain about.Playability: Breedlove is known for super comfortable satin necks, and this one is no different. It plays like butter. The concerto shape is just as comfortable as a concert body.Features: It comes with the soundhole-mounted LR Baggs EAC VTC pickup, sounds very natural plugged in. But, I miss the built in tuner featured on Fishman Pickup systems and I can't see what my volume or tone is set to at any given time. I'll surely live, but as someone who does gig once a week i miss the convenience.Sound: Play it if you ever come across one, the concerto shape truly changes the game. It'll out perform any other acoustic in the price range.Materials: Love the myrtle wood, it's just plain gorgeous. Be careful though because the grain of every top will look different. Luckily if you buy from zZounds you will see hi-res pictures of the exact guitar you're buying, can't say that about other retailers. Ebony bridge and fretboard, tusk nut, hard rock maple neck, great tuners. It's well appointed for sure.TLDR: Buy it!

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