The offset soundhole is a brilliant idea, imho. If you think about how much tension on the top from the strings, it's in the worst possible spot.
I've played a few guitars with offset soundholes including guitars by Harry Fleishman, Batson, McPherson, Tacoma, and CA. All of them had tremendous volume and projection. Others do it too, like Tom Bills, Joel Stehr, and Grimes.
I don't think it will ever become standard but it will certainly continue for lots of makers.
I wouldn't hesitate for second owning a guitar with an offset soundhole.
Kindly,
Danny
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