The names you have cited are in fact excellent choices in particular given what the OP was looking for - matsuda plus more traditional 000-12. Of those three names, i believe that Mcknight and Bowerman are proficient in building both traditional and more contemporary voiced instruments and have been building for years.
The same issues would apply about him not getting a chance to try those guitars out before purchasing them though since he is in the UK. Still safer in my view for him to try a UK based luthier and visit him and try out and play one or two or more of his guitars for himself.
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Originally Posted by pandaroo
Hi Barry,
You are absolutely right.
Karan's starting base is USD6K. So if the OP is comfortable with that price point then I think there are still a plethora of choices around. I can already name a few without doing a search such as McKnight, Datlen & Bowerman who starts at USD$6k and below.
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