Some idle thoughts--

45 years ago,almost to the day, I bought a new Volkswagen. It cost, almost to the dollar, what I paid for the guitar. Value? I don't know. I loved the VW, and expect to love the guitar. The VW got me places, but it only lasted six years; I expect a lot longer sevice from, the guitar. On the plus side, the guitar provides better gas mileage, and doesn't pollute the air as much. And, if I consider inflation, the guitar seems like more of a bargain.