Sorry for the delay in answering but although I retired from one job I started working in a hospital in nyc and with the virus it's pretty hectic

As you can tell I'm a complete beginner . A guy at work that rebuilds guitars recommended for my first acoustic a GlarryGT502 41 inch etc guitar

st this point a can't tell a real bad guitar from a just ok

all of the help has been great

I think I'll go to some guitar stores and just let them know I'm a complete beginner and start from there

thanks for all the advice and I'll let you know how it goes