I've taught rec-level players from 9 to 73. Want to, and you will. Another vote for Taylor. I have too many guitars, some in the high $ category, but my go-tos are Taylors, albeit at a bit higher level. There's no point in buying a guitar more than $325, unless you spend close to $1000. Everything between is about finish, too often plastic-type. If you want something that's super-durable and forgiving of climate, you might look into a Rainsong. Great machine, not as good as wood, but plays well and you'd have to really want to hurt it, to do so. Luck.
