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the obvious answer is that relicing does not affect a solid body's tone or playability, while it will greatly affect an acoustic's.
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dijos,
I don't think that's true at all.
Relicing, if done properly, is a much less invasive process than putting a glossy finish on a guitar, which requires a good bit of aggressive sanding and buffing.
More to the point, although it's rarely talked about, the very best luthiers do it selectively when repairing vintage guitars that are worth huge money, so it has no negative impact on tone or playability.
FWIW, I think you'll see a relic'd acoustic from Martin or Gibson sooner rather than later.
best
Allen