[Krash]

I've owned my Harmony (my first guitar) for 40 years this Sept. Do I remember what it sounded like in 1969? Hell, no - I don't even remember 1969. Would it tell me anything if I did? Not really - I play differently now, my fingers are different, I use different strings, play in a different room, and my hearing has deteriorated as I've gotten older. I don't doubt that the wood has changed over time, and this probably has altered the tone. There are many things that affect the tone of a guitar - some people hear them, some don't. The only thing I know for certain is that it sounds good to me.