I've been impressed by the MD 315s I've played recently. I've felt that you don't get that much more tone in the higher level Eastmans, just fancy stuff. Same with Kentuckys up to the 900. Then Kentuckys get pretty good.
So if I weren't going to spend a chunk, like $1200, I'd get a 315. For $900 you can pick up a used KM 900, a big sonic upgrade. But for $1200 used, you can get a real nice A style. Be patient and a Weber, Summitt, Silverangel, Ratliff or some such A style will come along to make you very happy,
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