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Greg, when I was learning the fundamentals of guitar picking. I did buy a couple of smaller bodied and shorter scale length guitars that I used for lessons while learning to stretch my fingers to another fret. I still use My Taylor mini guitar which has a 24 inch scale length and a great tone for a small bodied guitar. You can go to a music store, realizing that there job is to sell you guitars, lessons, etc. You could also try a parlor size guitar. You will find as your technique improves that you will probably want the fuller sound of a larger body and longer scale length. If you are on a tight budget just gut it out until your fingers stretch out. Older guitar players that have some disposable income are always looking for a different guitar. Old guitar players say the next guitar they buy will always be the perfect guitar for them.