I'm proud of my old Martin 0021. people have asked me if it is vintage 1930's because it sounds good. No, I tell 'em, 1957 but I beat on it and played it hard. I had it repaired when it fell off a table and splintered the neck but got it in the hands of a good guitar doctor who made it like new. It has a "patina" on it now and when folks see it, (those who appreciate guitars) they say "ahhh!" It has never sounded better...much better now than when I bought it. I was the first owner. There are so many good guitar doctors out there ....but be sure to pick the right one.

Moral: Play the hell out of it and make it sing. It loves it and it gets better.

Frank