Thank you very much for your input guys! I have a feeling that once I pick these up, I'll find that the resonator is going to be too big for me anyhow. Being so used to my 3/4 classical and nylon strings I may have a hard time adjusting to the body, sound, and action on it as well. I know I've got a way to go before I come close to being able to pick REALLY WELL so your 2 cents Wayne and Geo are very well taken!
Pix... yep that's it! The picture looks the same as theirs (although yours looks more loved). They have it spelled out Takamine Taka Mini and have miscatagorized it online into their "solid body electric guitars". I did pick up an Ibanez Parlor sized A/E at one point and really loved the feel of the size, action, etc... so maybe the Takamine will be just what the doctor ordered. I guess it's time to find a babysitter and go sit and play at the store for a bit!
Jeff - That's a mighty purty guitar... take good care of her!
Good to know that Takamine is considered a good brand, even their lower end models... the fact that you guys have the brand tells me that it's absolutely worth considering a little more than I had before.
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