i have a 410A from 1989- 1990? and i prefer it to any other guitar ive played, its just got that warm but mellow tone i rarely come across any more and matches my banjo quite well . i dislike that bright maple sound most guitars seem to have nowadays . i play American finger-style mostly. and the yamaha can really take a good percussive beating .. spruce and mahogany sounds good all ways and seems to hold its own against weather extremes, takes little maintenance and is a great no frills guitar . i would reccomend any day