In most cases of guitar top spruce a narrow growth ring indicates an old growth tree. Trees that grow in an older forest with more canopy. Each ring indicates one summers growth. I have no opinion on how it affects tone but I don't like a wide grain pattern visually. Tight in the center of the top and getting larger close to the edge, is to me a perfect looking top. Sunlight will darken the top over time. It takes awhile but I have seen it happen in a few years.
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