I played both and while I’m not real experienced in Brazilian rosewood a couple of things struck me. First the 46 00028 (top pic) was noticeably heavier. Neck was thick as well. Second the 46 00028 was brighter. It has a Sitka top. I just assumed given it was rosewood it would be darker, perhaps because I’m used to east Indian rosewood. But it had a brightness and bite, maybe even a reed-iness that the 000-18 (bottom pic) didn’t have. The 000-18 seemed
dry and more midrange if that makes sense. It also sounded slightly louder perhaps because it was lighter and the bracing. Anyhow seems like there’s room for both but I found the differences interesting. Not sure if it was the type of wood or year of construction/bracing. I’d be interested in hearing your thoughts.