Silly Billy. The newest of my Hagstrom J-45s is about 40 years old, the oldest (ex-Reg Meuross) a bit over 50. You wouldn't expect them to sound the same. The real Hagstrom went out of business late 70s/maybe early 80s. And their acoustics were actually made by Bjarton. The current things called Hagstrom are a franchise to some oriental guitar-makers. You don't seem to be very well informed. But go to a good guitar shop with a rackfull of (say) Gibson J-45s. There will be very material differences in sound. I've done it. Compare several Martin OM1s. There will be very material differences in sound. I've done it. There was a period in the 90s when Martins became overbuilt and leaden. Listen with care.
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