What's the longest period of time you've owned one guitar?

[Catharpin]

I had an 1984 explorer for 27 years

[Nightbat]

I still have 2nd guitar, my Ibanez RG620bm, bought it in 1998

then again, I only traded in 2 guitars and offloaded one in the past 19 years of playing
Heh, I still even have my first distortion pedal: Boss Xtortion

Since I'm not a 'high end' guitar buyer, most of the stuff I get doesn't cost an arm and a leg, so I don't have to ditch anything to acquire something else
and even then, If I were to get my "Dream Custom Shop Guitar", it wouldn't be worth selling most of the axes for the few bills they receive
Might as well save up a little longer

[Frfurter]

I've had this 78 strat since 79 - bought it used. Was my first "real" guitar after I graduated from high school & got my first "real" job at a factory.

Frets were worn down to nothing by about 85. Since then it hadn't had much play time. Just got a refret. Now it rocks again.

[lefty]

My '70 SG that I got in--1970. My first 'real' guitar and I really liked it--obviously.
It doesn't get played anymore as I've gone with whammy bars guitars post EVH
and Jeff Beck. But it's my first good guitar and sent me on my way...

[clifffclaven]

Bought my 78 lp standard in 85- for $400! It was mint then. Still have it. Not so mint now. It's literally seen over 1000 gigs.

[Hellbat]

I've had my Charvel Model 5 since 1987.

[vector]

I've still got my '76 Fender Strat that I bought used in '83.

[Larz]

Still have my Washburn A20V bought new in 1984, still is amazing to me.

[AdRock]

I still have my 94 Dinky Reverse that I bought in early '95

[lepard]

24 years: A couple graphic 1992 USA neck-thru Jackson's that I ordered in 1992.
34 years: A 1982 Dean ML Standard that I ordered while in high school.

[Carbuff]

Ive had my pink HM srat since about 1990 when my buddy sold it to me. Firewood, he called it. LOL. Ive also got a cheap classical guitar that someone gave me back in the 80s that I never play. My daughter took it to college with her to use for a class a few weeks ago. Ive had many of my guitars at least 10 years or so.

[JCB RR1]

My old RR1....bought in December 01....so....15 years....damn....
It doesn't get any play time these days....The Soloist took the main spot...Hopefully it'll get an overhauling soon...

[catzodellamarina]

1987 - My "sticker" guitar. A Korean? Starforce. Horrible floating trem and humbucker. I had it upgraded with a Kahler and a Duncan SH-8 Invader. It now has a Wilkinson, Sperzels, EMG 89 and EMG S, new fret job. NOBODY ever guesses it's a former cheap POS. Especially after they play it.

[Aso]

I've had my first guitar (1986 Charvel Model 2) that I bought when I was in the military in 1993. The guitar is still almost factory new condition

[BayRocker]

My '87 Model 4, bought new in 1987. Out of the 20 or so I own, it still sees the most playing time.