[Dek431]

I don't think it's anything to do with where it's made. It's the age old cheap vs expensive discussion.

I'll use Yamaha's top line L series as an example. LL16, LL26 and LL36, all very similar, all solid wood, rosewood b&s and engelmann spruce top, 3 ply hog/rwood and something else neck, ebony where it should be and top build quality.

Yet without discussing prices, the LL16 sits at the Blueridge solid guitar price point, the LL26 at the Martin 16 series price point and the LL36 is at Martins standard 18/28 series price point.

Now if Yamaha can charge the extra why not Martin/Taylor etc. I bet if you sat with the 3 Yammies you may not value the price difference as being worth it but it will be there. The LL36 even has nitro finish and aged tone!