Well after 5 months it starts again.
I decided that the LX1E just wasn't right for my style of play and it has now been sold.
What was good:
It was very portable, it had a couple of trips to work, and a holiday in Norfolk. It is super sturdy. Once relief was set it never moved. Action was set to around 2.5mm E and 2mm e, intonation was spot on.
What didn't work for me:
After playing my OM it felt very small body wise. 1 11/16 (42.8) nut, 2 1/8 (54) string spacing vs 1 3/4 (44.4) nut, 2 3/16 (55.5) not helping (I think the string spacing was the main one)
Due to the way I play (finger pick and thumb strumming) it just didn't sound right, too dull. a plectrum sounded much better, maybe I just didn't get the top moving enough?
So what's next?
I have a few what I consider portable guitars on my radar, some easier to try than others and there is quite a wide price range.
It needs to be able to come to work on the train and also fit in the car. I think an OM might be too big, hardcase might be too much bulk.
The obvious choices are the Dreadnought Jr.
GS Mini Mahogany/Koa/Spruce
Not so obvious choices:
Sigma 00M-15S
Faith Mercury (Naked/Burst)
Cort L500-O
Let the fun begin (Again)
Comments
I've heard some good tones coming out of the mini Maton.
If you've got a bit more to spend, Wee Lowden or Atkin Troubador.
Out of your list I'd be going for the Faith - Such good guitars for the money!
The GS Mini Mahogany really impressed me when I purchased my OM. Very easy to play and sounded fantastic.
However, the dreadnought junior is hard to ignore, mainly because the nut and string spacing is exactly the same as my OM and thus I think it would be more natural switching between them.
I guess it depends how big the case is.