Slight veer. On one of the LMG tours there were a number of Fender acoustics, dread shape IIRC, in bright colors. It made me think that if I had some extra money (yeah, right) it would be worth it to get one and take it to a Bluegrass jam, just to see the looks on the Martin guys faces. Some have looked askance when I showed up to one with a D-50. They might get apoplectic if they saw a pastel Fender!
I can relate Brad! I showed up to a bluegrass jam with my Rainsong once, and it caused a few raised eyebrows!
When they heard how good it sounded, they were OK though!