Very interesing Clay. We had another fellow on here who like yourself had built some beautiful guitars but never played them. I haven't heard from him in awhile but I hope he is doing well and still at it.
I admire your mojo - 84 and still learning new things! I am 57 and can't imagine of a time where I won't want to dive into something new. I hope that day never comes for either of us. Engagement and ambition is life itself in my estimation.
I took up the guitar seriously back in Jan of '19 and am now writing songs and a musical of all things. I should not be as I lack the fundamental knowledge in these areas, but I always like jumping in!
Best of luck with your studies.
This year the diet is definitely gonna stick!