Hello Gene and Mudcatters NEVER say NEVER.I have owned four different Martin guitars that I said I would NEVER let go. They're gone and my weapon of choice is a hand built guitar that I will NE--- let go. I have some banjos that I'm partial to but really have no sentimental value.They have little resale value, those I'll probably keep forever. My Wildwood Autoharp is a keeper and the fiddle will always be there to look back at me daring me to play it and make a fool out of myself. My wife and I have finally come to an agreement. I have less instruments now than ever.I'm down to less than half of what I once had.I no longer collect instruments, I now collect songs. Much more affordable and life with the wife must go on.I still have more gear than I can ever use. So can NEVER say NEVER. Favorite Instruments.... great topic, thanks Gene and Mudcatters.............Jack mostly folk..... My first message dissappeared into cyberspace ....