Ah, if only I hadn't traded away instruments over the years. I have owned a 1917 Gibson L1, a 1970's Dobro 36, a Martin HD28, a Gibson J-45, a 1927 Martin O-18K. All great instruments. I have a theory that instruments generally wind up where they are supposed to be in order to play the music they want to play. Also, I think it's a transitional thing, and as either their preferences or those of their player's change, they simply find a way to move on. While I have fond memories of all the above, I don't regret their(?) decision to seek other hands. I now play a 1970 Guild F50R that was formerly Jonathan Edwards' stage guitar. I am pleased that it has selected me as it's current owner.