Thanks guys. I think I might adopt Tellboy's approach. I did have another idea about sneaking it into the house and saying nothing and if she asked, deny all knowledge.
Yes I did blurt out the "shoes" bit and credit to Mrs 38th, she only scowled once.
The reason I gravitated to this guitar was that I do have a Taylor Big Baby which I love and as I have started to do open mic's ( yeah I know, a glutton for punishment but I get roped into accompanying folks who struggle a bit you see) , I thought the 210 would be ideal. I also have a solo spot playing my own songs in January and I dislike my Takamine that I was beginning the dread it but now now.
I forgot to say that I tried out a few other Taylors - more expensive ones and decided on this because for the money, it was the one that jumped out at me. In the same room they had Gibsons and Martins and I tried a couple and preferred the Taylors though having said that, I did like one of the Martins but it was about three times the price. The amplified tone is also brilliant and seems to include the character of the guitar. As others have said, I don't think I have ever encountered a duff one.
