A guitar w/o binding, a rosette, and in most cases a backstrip as well, is a cutcorner project. These all have important functions. The attention to detail that I respond to most has to do with mitered joins and great accuracy throughout, these are sign of great joinery and the resultant integrity of the piece. Integrity is the hallmark of tone, whether it is in the original wood choices, the actual construction of the instrument, or the player themselves. Many of the aesthetic choice being made by some of the current guitarmakers add a complexity that challenges the integrity of the instrument IMO. Segmented rosettes and arm bevels are two of the more obvious for instances.
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