Ah well PFR.. if we bring electrics into the equation.

I have a set of Bare Knuckle Nantucket P90 in a ‘56 Les Paul reissue. They are supposed to be raw of course, not to mention feedback prone. Stick them through a Boss set of pedals and they are as creamy and well behaved as any decent humbucker.

Technology helps the electric market (in terms of the actual sound) far more than acoustic guitars. Playability and quality go into the same argument though, in my opinion.