Sometimes I get the impression that you guys don't understand the whole purpose of guitar designs.
It is a myth ....partially.
Guitars were designed for the size of the audience/venue.
Size 0 for the small concert - lounge, size 00 for "grand concert" and 000 for "auditorium".
The later sizes like the Martin dreadnought and Gibson jumbo were designed as rhythm instruments for accompaniment in bands - string to dance, etc. They tended to be less balanced but with more bass projection.
Then the archtop took its seat as part of the rhythm section as a semi percussive instrument.
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Silly Moustache,
Just an old Limey acoustic guitarist, Dobrolist, mandolier and singer.
I'm here to try to help and advise and I offer one to one lessons/meetings/mentoring via Zoom!
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