Solid wood and synthetic-material tops, si! Plywood tops, no!

Laminate (plywood) seems to be acceptable for low-budget back-and-sides, but topwood ~ never!

I acquired a new D-18 in 1969 and since then it has been the only guitar I've ever owned. I don't have the experience of various different instruments that some of my wealthier and/or more obessive friends can boast of, but I do know what I like!