[hbflyer]

Hello all,
I'm in the market for a used D-18 "tribute" guitar. I'm thinking Alvarez, Eastman or the like. The guitar will be left at my daughters home which I visit for a couple months a year, so I don't want a significant investment (and I already have a lot of money tied up in guitars). Shooting for around $500, $750 max.

There are a lot of used samples from the 70s through the 90s that look pretty good...but...should I be concerned about neck bridge stability? I've heard some bad stories about Martins...like to expect to have it reset in [25] years.

I know the basics that the instrument should currently have a good neck angle and action without the bridge having been overly reduced. But since it will moving to a new climate situation (hot and dry California) I'm worried it could quickly go south even if good. I'm in my 60s, but would still like to not have to worry for 10 years. A lot of these guitars never even had a case.

Any thoughts, experience is appreciated. Any brands to look out for either way?