I have had a new 0-18 for about a year , and while I love it, I would trade it for a '57 0-15 in a heartbeat. My 0-18 sounds "new" and may not get broken in for years. I also love the depth and warmth of older mahogany-topped guitars.
In short, the 0-15 has had all the things necessary things needed for 50+ more years of playing, the new 0-18 is a fine guitar but is some years away from the "mojo" of the older guitar.
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