Re: Ibanez Buyer beware
FWIW, "bookmatched" (split, spread, & edge-glued) wood tends to provide a more symmetrical & attractive pattern than a single piece of wood does. Guessing there might also be sonic benefits to having a symmetrical vibration pattern. (Yes, I realize that softwood/spruce tops tend to show less grain pattern than the hardwood used for back & sides do, but still...) As noted above, 2-piece solid (non-laminated) tops are sort of the gold standard.
Glad you were able to repair!
- Ed
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