Hi there, I am a total beginner. I can play 6 chords and Dueling Banjos pretty well, which I learned on my father's acoustic while I was visiting him. At home I have a classical guitar but it is a shocker. The neck is slightly warped and the tunning machines are faulty so I can never tune it properly. Its a real shame because I really want to get on and learn.

Anyway, I have decided I need a new guitar to learn with. I know that most people will recommend a classical to learn on, but I feel more comfortable with a thinner neck and steel strings. I am curious to ask though, is it a bad idea to learn on a 12 string acoustic.......are ther different techniques involved compared to 6 string technique? Should you always start with a 6 string? Has anybody here got 12 string experience?

12 or 6?

Thanks,
G