Yes, Hunter1801, you are correct. I too have trouble voicing the A chord with the "normal" way, I get fret buzz or dead strings. Was just throwing out different ideas he may try. Funny thing for me is, I can barre the chord on my acoustic (it has a wider neck then my electrics) but seems to mute the high E string when I barre on my electrics. Guess I will continue to practice and hopefully get my old fingers to work soon.