[GaryH]

I've got a great D-18GE that I've had since 2001. It is the best guitar I've ever owned. I've owned more expensive instruments, but none that is/was better. I've had the first few frets replaced, and the bridge re-set, and that's all it's needed.

Now, my gripe with the addy top is that it hasn't darkened to that nice pumpkin color that I like. The '95 GE I had from the mid 90s darkened pretty quick. It saw a lot more time outside at Bluegrass festivals. I'm thinking it might have been Sitka, but I'm not sure.

I know this is a stupid question, but will this addy top ever darken?