[andyspur]

I completely agree with Mr Tauber, and as soon as you start discussung what constitutes quality, things can get very 'sticky'. All I can say is that both my Martin and my Gibson probably fall into the 'factory built' category and I am fantastically happy with both of them every time I play them. My Brook however, it really is a class apart. I honestly don't know why, but I feel a connection with that guitar that I don't (quite) get with the others. Check out the Brook website to see a tour of their workshop, a converted farmhouse I think in Devon. Pretty much the definition of handbuilt these days I think, and making fantastic guitars.
And at a very reasonable price considering the company......*meant to say 'competition'*