Hi, new to this site, great stuff. I've been checking and reading different postings trying to get up to speed with the current thinking. I'm a newbie here, but have been playing guitar since 1966 and banjo/mandolin since the late 70's. I'm a vintage guy, the question I have is why do most members prefer recent Chinese instruments to vintage USA instruments, when both seem to be approximately the same price? Is it because, most people want to play an F-style, and no vintage USA instruments are available at that price point. What about a 20's or 30s Gibson A-style vs. an imported F-style? About the same price. Not to sound like Donald Sterling, but why wouldn't everyone choose the 90 year old Gibson over the import? Just asking and confused on this point. On a related note, I do have a Chinese Durango copy of a 40's slope shoulder Gibson J-45 and it is a great guitar for $150, but certain not worth $1000 and certainly nothing like a real vintage J-45. Not meaning to offend, just want to get with the current thinking. Thanks.:mandosmiley
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