Guitar Shopping Help Needed

My husband is about to turn 50 and I would like to buy him a very sentimental, but practical, gift.

Both he and his dad play guitar…when his dad turned 50, about 20 years ago, we bought him a 12 string, semi acoustic, fender (no longer in production) to mark the occasion.

I would like to gift my husband a similar 12 string to mark the occasion…. knowing nothing about guitar shopping or what's available in Houston, I am reaching out for some help and advice.

I would prefer to buy in advance and have the ability to exchange/upgrade as needed in the event that he would prefer an alternative model

Short list of considerations

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/150ce–taylor-150ce-dreadnought-12-string-acoustic-electric-guitar-natural

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DX2EBrz12–martin-d-x2e-12-string-acoustic-electric-guitar-brazilian-rosewood-pattern

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/EHUM12ACHNH–epiphone-inspired-by-gibson-hummingbird-12-string-acoustic-guitar-aged-cherry-sunburst-gloss

https://www.fender.com/en-US/acoustic-guitars/newporter/villager-12-string/0970792134.html

Open to any other recommendations…

TIA!

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