Originally Posted by ottoMesh

Dude, and fellow junior member, I did not say that I was planning to spend anything. I just know from a friend of mine, (whos nickname was Panasonic, because he used to race them and swear by them) that the old ones were great. he loved them. All I'm asking is if anyone knows if the new ones are as good. Thats all. seems like a pretty simple, and may I say "straight forward" question.
I'm sure we can all think of many examples of things that are still made today, but are a far cry from what they once were, right? Take Marshall Amplifiers for instance.

That being said: I came across the Panasonics because what I want is a steel lugged frame. I was looking at Alien frames, and saw on this very forum that they are not well liked. Does anyone have any suggestions?