You’re never going to run out of people with a fascination for the guitar. Anyone who’s someone wants to take up guitar lessons. It is understandable. The instrument is beautiful; sublime, even. And when you look at artistes like Slash, Jimmy Page, and Jimi Hendrix, who are nothing less than legends, it’s too easy to be inspired. You often hear interesting stories of how great rock stars have been using the same guitar for years and years at end without a single falter in the quality. There’s no rocket science behind the longevity of their guitars. The trick simply lies in some dexterous and regular care-taking. But before we move on to the physical aspects of guitar maintenance, there’s something every beginner should know.  A guitar is not just a wooden instrument with some strings attached to it. It’s an extension of the guitarist himself. Thus, it is important that you love and respect your guitar the same way you would respect your own body.