Tanglewood X45NSE -- Thoughts and opinions wanted

[Gfzen]

Recently, in my ongoing search for a nice quality ($500-$750) Grand Auditorium-style guitar, I came across the Tanglewood X45NSE. It's features are:

Top: Solid Cedar
Back: Solid Mahogany
Sides: Solid Mahogany
Neck (Material): Mahogany
Fingerboard: Techwood
Bridge: Walnut
Binding: Maple
Saddle (Width): Bone, Compensating (72mm)
Nut (Width): Bone (43mm)
Scale Length: 650mm
Machine Heads: Chrome Grover
Finish: Vintage Amber Satin
Eq: Fishman Presys+
Strings: Elixir 16052 Phosphor Bronze
Case: Includes Deluxe Abs Hardcase

I'm not able to get my hands on one locally (and although it looks great, looks--as we all know-- don't necessarily translate into performance), so I hope to get some input from folks here. Fit, finish, tone, playability--anything really.

It's only competition at this point is the Alvarez Masterworks MF75SCE--another cedar-topped ( but rosewood instead of mahogany b/s) model.

If anyone has experience with both, all the better...

Thanks in advance!

[clay frohman]

I recently found a Model TW45NSB for traveling. The guitar has been a nice surprise. It feels substantial and plays well. Grover tuners. Fishman pickup and electronics are good too. It lacks the depth and projection of a dread or jumbo, but at this price point you can't go wrong.