My question is simple: after hearing and reading so much about CITES, has anyone ever, (or know of anyone who has), had their instrument confiscated at an international border ?
Once upon a time, when someone would tell me about an obscure band they liked, I would come back with a made up band name of who I liked to listen to in response.
I think wood affects the tone, but to such a small degree that after you pass the volume level of an acoustic guitar the pickups and amp take over and the difference is irrelevant.