My first good guitar was { and is } a 1967 Martin D-18. I could never sell it. If I ever have children it will be passed down to them or given to someone who will play and enjoy it. I'm sure it has a lot of good years left in it. I love some of my newer instruments but the D-18 is the one I'll ALWAYS keep. I've told the Mrs. that if the house ever catches on fire just to grab the D-18 and the new mandolin. If we leave the doors open the cats will make it out by themselves.