John, as I said, I'm a Gibson fan. I played a J-45 until the Recording King came along. I swapped, got the Recording King,a round-neck national, two hard-shell cases and $85 cash. I own several other Gibsons and play them when they have the sound I want. As you said, some barnds are pre-disposed toward a certain sound. I like major bass.
Moonjen, I'm glad you like your B-25. If you got a good one then it's a honey. The problem was quality control; the good ones were very good and the bad ones were real stinkers.

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