We all have our opinions - im looking for a 40's style Archtop with a floating pickup ( like they used in the big bands ) Yes many used Carved spruce -but they are the high end models- except for Eastman ( Chinese ) and some had round center holes , like todays acoustics-- Most are Maple or birch ply tops, sides etc- to keep the cost down -but again your high end models are solid flame maple - most Epiphones and Gretsch are Plywood - I guess its like any other guitar make - the More you spend the more you get !
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