"You want an investment, buy stock. You got a guitar, go enjoy it."

Abso-f#$%ing-lutely! I bought the best guitar I could afford in 1969 because I wanted to *play* it, and as a monogamous guitar owner, I've put some wear on it. You look at my D-18, you *know* it's 35 years old -- and I like it that way.

I don't think I'd ever turn it over to airline baggage handlers, though. If I were ever to become a long-distance touring performer, I'd have to buy myself another instrument or two, and start down the slippery slope that leads to G.A.S.