Shirley sound and feel are as important...

...that said in most cases the sound is a compromise as cheaper Japanese built guitars usually do not sound as good as the originals built in the 50s or 60s...

The Bumford and Sons thing is a worry and could be enough to put most people off wanting to play an SG ever again...

Posted By: Dandy Highburyman, Jan 30, 10:39:48