Singer-songwriter John Oates, well known for being one-half of the music duo Hall & Oates, still has the guitar he bought from a Sears catalog when he was a boy. It arrived ready to play. But he did make some minor adjustments, including applying a fresh coat of lacquer.
Oates began learning to play guitar when he was just 6 years old. Now, the 76-year-old, who is still busy touring and writing music, says the inexpensive guitar that helped kickstart his love of the instrument has held up well, and it still plays.
