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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.

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Andy Griffith
Age: 86 †
Born: 1926
Born: June 1
Died: 2012
Died: July 3
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