[chippygreen]

Hi everyone - I picked up acoustic guitar a couple of years ago after a long hiatus, but have a lovely "Salvation Army" Yamaha nylon that I get wonderful satisfaction out of when I play it. I love the mellow tone, feel of the strings, and the intimacy of the small body.

I am an occasional should-I-shouldn't-I casual shopper exactly in the Pavan TP-20/30 vs Cordoba C9/C10 vein of this thread and had a few questions.

Is there a third or fourth line of guitars I should add to my decision set (I see a shout out for a Hill World Player above).

Also, over the past two years I've gotten more familiar with how acoustic players describe their preferences (vintage vs. modern, fundamental vs overtone, clarity vs complexity). What are the similar tradeoffs in the nylon string world, and would players who have tried both Pavan, Cordoba and any other brand they suggest I try in this price range ($800-$1500 new) describe tonal variations?

Thanks for your thoughts!