I'm glad that you have posted that last message and I wouldn't have to correct you about the Springfield not being made in SD10 form, Bob Adams has just sent me this clip when I asked his opinion on the Springfield that I hope to restore soon
The guitar in question is most likely to be a Springfield as they have 3/8"dia steel cross shafts fitted and reading the small print as Brad said, the evidence is clear.
Regarding that Springfield ending up an abortion, this can happen to any guitar, I think the best way to sum it up is easy.
" one can be iligitamate without becoming a B
I hope this information may help, if not I'm just adding more fuel to the fire!
Stay safe everyone and have fun


