Originally Posted by: rumbledHi Rawnie. I don't know if buying a smaller guitar will make any difference to your playing ability, I've a 3/4 Fender accoustic which is no easier to play than my other full-size guitars. I used to spend money on various styles, thinking I'd find something to make me a better player, but eventually found I could play them all equally, once I'd put in the practice! I'm not far behind you in years and find benefit in my fingers and hands from the exercise of playing, and my brain benefits from the exercise it gets from learning ever-more complicated tabs and lyrics. :cool:

I think rumbled has it right. There might be guitars that are easier to play but relying on the easy way could mean the hard way will forever remain difficult. I purposely choose the hard way much of the time when practicing, e.g., the acoustic vs. the electric. It might slow me down a little on new lessons but it makes for a quicker transition to the second guitar than the other way around. Besides, the 'harder' guitar requires more fret hand stretch, more strength, and tougher callouses among other things. In my way of thinking, I benefit more from these tougher demands for the same amount of practice time. YMMV.

rumbled -- is that a Link Wray reference?