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As for structural and mechanical considerations, well, bolt-ons rule. Yes, Spanish heels are the most durable and best able to resist neck problems, but on the other hand they are much harder to fix than even a dovetail. Dovetails are probably the most prone to neck issues and are medium-difficult to fix - a big job but not the end of the world. A properly made bolt-on is not only durable, it is also very easy to fix if it does go wrong.
Of my current-century guitars (counting two recently disposed of and two still on order) I have 3 dovetails, 2 Spanish heels, 4 bolt-ons, and I don't know what Brook use. I though it was a dovetail but someone in that linked thread said they used bolt-ons. Do I care either way? Not really.
Although I can be too much of a traditionalist in many ways, I am 100% in favour of non-glued joints - the practical advantages are overwhelming. I was just curious how common they were outside of the obvious Taylors etc.
Further discussion on here https://www.mimf.com/library/Details_of_Howe-Orme_tilting_neck__Pictures_-09-18-2008.html
Some vintage but detailed neck joint debate here too https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=520555