Someone else also recommended Breedlove to me. The problem here at least in the Dallas area is music instrument stores that have the Breedlove line but then again this isn't urgent since I already have one.........I just want one with a true 12 string guitar sound and not a trebly mando-like tone like my Takamine. I fear the only 12 string that has this sound is a Martin D-12-35 dreadnaught. These regularly sell for $3K and more so this sure isn't a great option financially especially since there's such a soft market if I ever needed to sell to get cash back as needed...........fruestrating! Jim