Regarding Jack Hudsons Texan,I have owned it for approx the last 6 years,its still well and the only changes made to it are the removal of the second scratchplate which Jack fitted and changing the adjustable bridge for a fixed one (the original can be refited if necessary).Although not my main guitar (which is a handbuilt Russell Wootton),the Texan can still be seen out and about now and then in the Worcestershire area.Its still very much loved.