So, I'm interested, Glen. Do you think the fixed neck (an "old-style" dovetail joint, yes?) added significantly to the tone? Is it superior to the bolt-on neck, do you think?

We know it's far easier to do the inevitable neck reset with a bolt-on neck, but does the tonal response with a fixed neck merit the extra work, in your opinion?

(I realize this is thread drift, but at least it is keeping the thread refreshed and might aid in the instrument's recovery hopefully...)