I didn't realize that classical guitars were built that much lighter. I'll have to check a few of them out next time I get a chance.
I'm still a bit puzzled. Short of something coming loose, the sound should be still be present and reasonably similar to it's original sound. I can see where a guitar changes in sound as the wood ages with time and use. Maybe it's this change (less powerful or focused) that traditional classical players don't like (and bluegrassers look for)?
I had a chance to play a mid-30's Martin 00-18 a couple weeks ago. By all appearances, it had a pretty hard life. Yet, sounded remarkable -- but definitely more character in the voicing than it probably had when it left the factory.
T.
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