Once I've written a song, I sometimes refine them.
The first 12-string guitar I bought was probably around 1957.
Leadbelly's guitar is in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame.
I play a couple basic folks songs and break them down. I did that on a six string. I can't recall all the songs on it. There's some finger picking on it.
If there's anyone in space, what they'll learn about the human race will be listening to us talking on the car phone.
Now, you can just get a laptop, get some software, put a microphone on it and make a record. You have to know how to do it. It does help if you've had 35 or 40 years of experience in the studio. But, it still levels the playing field so artists can record their own stuff.