Jason,
You mentioned Chuan Yin Musical Instruments Co. and said they made identical guitars to the Fannins for Boeing. Here is a Boeing that seems to be made in Japan and seems to have a solid top:
http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/j...ion/m109700794
Sorry it's all in Japanese language but Chrome can translate it.
I guess that just confuses the issue more.
DanLcc