my first guitar was a 78 Giuld D25. At the time I had small hands and it was the only one I could get my hand around. I only learned basic beginner cords and scales. I gave it up and sold it it in 83. I needed money for a Harley I could buy on the cheap. That was 30 years ago. I still played from time to time but riding and working on bikes was my true love. 6 months ago I blew out my back big time and was looking for something to do lying down. So I went to my local guitar center and got some help. I told him I had $400 to spend and wanted the best I could get for that kind of money. He set me up with a Suire Strat and a Line 6 Spider IV. So far I love the set but had to make some adjustments to get the string heights to specs and have been playing it till my fingers hurt. I'm glad there are places like this site where I can get much needed info.