I'd like to purchase a smaller body guitar, similar to the Martin OM, but the Martin's are about $2500. Any suggestions for a high quality OM size guitar for under $1000.00?

<t>I need advice from vetrans on how you made the transition from playing pentatonic scales with blues ntoes to actually playing interesting leads. I can't break the pattern of just playing parts of the scales.<br/> <br/> Also - thank you all for your thoughtfull and very helpful responses to my que...

Should I try to play without looking at my hands?
What is a normal amount of time needed to become proficient with fingerstyle?