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Originally Posted by pengipete
Because they're worth a shed load more money in good nick and because, with very few exceptions, there is far less interest in "vinatge" acoustics because the majority of them that could be associated with or of interste to people involved with blues etc were cheap crappy instruments - how else could those original guys been able to afford them.
There's also the fact that the "vintage" of acoustic guitars doesn't have clear starting points like, say, a Telecaster so you'd need to be looking at a 200 year old instrument to get any real sense of history.
Of course the most obvious reason is that the acoustic hasn't really changed that much during the last hundred years unlike the electrics which have been evolving year on year during many of our lifetimes and have certain "sweet-spots" in their history that people can aim for.
Add to that the fact that there's no real association with any particular brand and any particular musical style and the acoustic guitar's desirability remains focused on its sound rather than on any other side issues.
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Actually, there is huge vintage acoustic market, and there have been many construction and design evolutions. There have also been certain woods that are no longer available, or available now in only very short supply. There are just as many factors that figure into the acoustic vintage market as figure into the electric side. There are even the same ol' nitro vs. poly vs. UV cured, etc. finish arguments. Just like electrics, vaules are effected by things like repairs, mods, re-finish jobs, whether or not a piece has it's original case, the list goes on.
Most people who aren't into acoustics as their main instruments though, are unaware of it.
As for why there are no relics, well, there are plenty, but they're all real, and not artificial. I'm not sure why acoustic players/collectors aren't into the relic thing. I never really gave it any thought. I have a pile of acoustic guitars, and do 90% of my gigging and recording with acoustics, but the thought of having a relic never crossed my mind. I don't have any issues with relics, I just never thought about it. The only aging/wear on my guitars is 100% el naturale.
Jake