Welcome to the world of resonators Barry.
I bet you can't put that thing down.
I Love the sustain you get with a spider, the most sustain in the reso family. It really helps single lines to "sing".
I have fishman electronics in my Maton, and I'm very pleased with them.
C.F. Martin is a real gentleman, who sent me a big box of strings, stickers and a magazine recently, out of the kindness of his heart. (Something you wouldn't expect in this day and age). I love the guy, and his guitars.
Always happy to hear when someone has a new baby.
Slide on.