You may have an opportunity to hear a tune or two on the D-18GL, Ron, but only if you play it! I still don't play (it's been more than a year since I even tried).
That is too bad. To own such a jewel, and not play it... But I do agree tho that every guitar player is obsess over that first tiny ding. I am anyway, I myself dont like to lend my guitars without being a bit concern.
Maybe Willie Nelson is not like us.