This guitar is 35 years old. I bought it when I was learning in 7th grade in Pune. Though I never really followed through with music I kept this guitar with me. It traveled with me to my college and hostel days, and eventually upon graduation when I was thinking of just throwing it out, my bestie asked to keep it. For the next 25 years he has carried it with him everywhere he has moved to, across multiple cities and multiple apartments. In his latest home, he has hung this guitar up right by the entryway with a small seating to wear shoes. He got this guitar tuned and polished as well before hanging this up at the entryway. His wife said this is the conversation starter in their home because everyone wants to know how this guitar came to be and my friend takes great joy in the story. I am just so glad I parted with my guitar 25 years ago and I am just amazed that my friend has ensured it has lived and continues to live!