My inventory includes four guitars, all of which have a story. Unfortunately I cannot play any of them well. The original guitar I received for Christmas at age 13, which was 37 years ago! It came from Montgomery Wards, their private label Old Kraftsman. I am told it was probably made by the Kay folks. The second one I received from my sister after she decided music was not her cup of tea. It is a Rexina, maker unknown. I imagine it is probably a private label name for someone. My third acquisition is a early sixties Harmony. My latest guitar was given to me by my brother in law. He has had it since the late 50's. It is a GUILD electric. It took quite a bit of repair, having spent much of its life in his attic or garage. Banjos I have two..One is an aluminum body Kingston. The resonator has been removed and it is fitted with nylon strings. It goes with me to our Civil War Reenactments and is used mainly for, besides Civil War songs, minstrel and old time music. The other banjo is a Harmony melmac body with the brand name "Ridgeland" on the tuning head. It sports steel strings. Last, but not least, my home made Mountain Lap Dulcimer rounds out my motly collection of instruments. I have wrapped up in all of them about $300, but the pleasure they have brought me over the years is priceless.