I remember when I was a Martin-only guy. After one of my gigs, a fellow approached me, and after complimenting my performance, he said, "I noticed you're playing a Martin - That's because they're better than Taylor's, right?"
I replied in a similar way that I responded earlier in this thread, that while Taylor's are fine instruments, I preferred the Martin for my purposes (at that time). My playing style and repertoire have since evolved , but it still holds true, although my preference changed: they're both great guitars, but you play what you like, while still appreciating the alternatives. Period. The end.