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Well, I guess that early 12 string. The first Martin I bought. I bought it around 1957 with money I earned as a janitor assistant. I bought brand new. I still have that.

— Roger McGuinn

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

The first 12-string guitar I bought was probably around 1957.

— Roger McGuinn

When I got my first guitar my fingers wouldn't go to the sixth string so I took off the big E and played with just five strings. I was only 6 or 7.

— Les Paul

All gut strings. That's just the first kind of guitar I played, it was a nylon string guitar. And to me, it's the purest form of guitar making, and I just enjoy doing it.

— Guy Clark

I suppose my little Martin acoustic guitar is quickly becoming a prize possession. It's a lovely guitar. I bought it at the Cambridge Folk Festival in 2001 before I had cleaned up.

— Graham Coxon

I still play that guitar. It's a Martin D-18 with a clear pick guard. I've played that guitar on and off my TV shows for nearly 50 years.

— Andy Griffith

I always use the same guitar; I got this guitar years and years ago for nine pounds. It's still got the same strings on it.

— Brian Eno

In early '57, I bought a Fender Telecaster.

— Johnny Rivers

✗Opposing Perspectives

I don't recall getting a first guitar.

— Ronnie Montrose

I've really gone into business since I got the 6 string, which was like starting all over.

— Wes Montgomery

The first guitar I ever got was for my 13th birthday.

— Rick Springfield