I acquired this beautiful new dreadnaught last month. I went shopping for one of their laminates but this one called to me from out of the crowd. A few hundred more for all wood, except for the micarta fretboard and bridge. I love the fretboard; it feels smooth as ebony, and it's beautifully bound. But what sold me was, of course, the sound of her. She's so beautifully balanced and clear, not boxy or boomy. This one's a keeper, better than any other in its price range and better than a couple of other Martins at twice the price. Sometimes you get lucky.
Some special tone with the rosewood. I might like to have a maple back acoustic someday too.
Interesting figuring that comes out in some kind of light.
(quick check to see which photo I uploaded) Thank you, Jeff. 