Susie - Thanks. I have to admit, prior to restarting, I was only familiar with Martin and I do LOVE the sound. I was originally drawn to Taylor as my instructor pointed me to a T5 as my next purchase (I want to play a mix of acoustic and electric). The very perceptive Sam Ash seller picked up on my wanting a better sound than my FG830 and brought out the DN3. Even though it is a 2007, the body is in pristine condition and the SOUND - wow! Looking forward to sharing Taylor experiences here.