Is there generally much difference in guitar and build quality with different years of manufacture at Westerly. I'm thinking about buying a 1991 guitar, but there's also a similar model from 1973 available.
Seeing as the guitars have survived these past 30 or 50 years, I suppose there aren't too many problems with them. However, perhaps there are things to be aware of.
Also, were the basic models the same as the fancier version other than without the inlays etc, or were they built differently, and\or with lower grade woods etc? For example D-50 vs D-60 or JF-30 vs JF65.
Are there any reasons to avoid these 1970's and 1990's guitars, and to splash out on a brand-new equivalent, such as an F-55M instead?
Seeing as the guitars have survived these past 30 or 50 years, I suppose there aren't too many problems with them. However, perhaps there are things to be aware of.
Also, were the basic models the same as the fancier version other than without the inlays etc, or were they built differently, and\or with lower grade woods etc? For example D-50 vs D-60 or JF-30 vs JF65.
Are there any reasons to avoid these 1970's and 1990's guitars, and to splash out on a brand-new equivalent, such as an F-55M instead?