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I totally agree with @Bill_Brown , @BobbyJ . There are a lot of options in that price range. Martin may not be the best choice in that price range. Other companies have been competing in this price range for a lot longer than Martin. The link Bill gave displays an incredible variety for you to consider. Start by the style you want and the looks that grab you, then do research and try to find something local that you can actually pick up and play. That is a big deal. The more money you pay and the more experience you have the greater the possibility of choosing a guitar online that you’ve never played but end up being happy with. But in this price range, you really need to have it in your hands. But I will say that Yamaha, Epiphone and Breedlove are very reliable in this price range.
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