Not to be rude, but I guess this is going to be. How on earth would anyone not know electronics are outdated in 6 months. The guitar would have to be absolutely trashed. Not a Martin guy, are they not made in the USA? Can you buy one at walmart? I know some martins have laminated sides? Still it wont depreciate like electronics. Is this place headed to the Friedman group on FB line of questioning. E.G. what knobs sound better?