All mine are modern budget models. As much cool factor as there is to a vintage axe it’s nice not worrying about parts and electronics (and nitrocellulose finishes!) that are older than my parents :-). In terms of sentimental value, nothing beats my first, a 2003 Squier Affinity I got for Christmas:
Also most of mine only have four strings for some reason???
Friendship ended with font gatekeeping and dogpiling, accessibility is my new best friend