Hi guitarmanrlk,
This is my first post (after watching for several months), so I hope I get it right...
I bought my 5014 new in 1974, and have held onto it because it sounds sweet and plays easily. I followed their models as best as I could for the times (factory brochures), and don't recall them changing this model to solid top, unless yours was produced earlier or I missed it later, which is entirely possible. Someone in the forum--a dealer in those times, perhaps--may know better.
I have the brochure around here somewhere for that year, & will scan it if I can find it. I haven't seen one without the adjustable saddle. I've been tempted to replace mine with a solid bridge/bone saddle and nut, but never figured it'd be worth the expense.
I'm playing a set of Thomastik-Infield AC111 low tension strings on mine right now, and it's never sounded better!
-Bill
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1972 Gibson SJ Deluxe dreadnaught (Gibson factory neck reset, Dan Lashbrook mods in mid-'80s)
2003 Martin OM-28V
1974 Alvarez 5014 (000-size)
2007 Fender American Deluxe V-neck Stratocaster (alder/maple 2-Color Sunburst)
2004 Fender American Deluxe Telecaster (alder/rosewood 2-Color Sunburst)
2009 Logan Custom Telecaster (natural cherry/rosewood)
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