I’ve been trying to play the guitar for years. I started with a nylon string guitar, which I owned for 30 years until it fell apart. Early on back in my teens, I played mostly three chord blues and rock and roll on a cheap Norma electric guitar.  Never really advanced, then in 1979 I took jazz lessons from a friend I went to H.S. with who was exceptionally good. I did that for while and did well, but then never really advanced.  Since then it’s been on again off again for decades until now.  My friend from ’79 also worked in a musical instrument shop back then. He had ordered a new Lo Prinzi LR-25 for a client who backed out of the deal and sold it to me at cost. It’s a great guitar, very rich sound.  I also have two electric guitars, a G&L Asat and a Gibson ES339.  I’ve had other electric guitars over the years, Les Paul, Melody Maker and a few others. Once I move further on my practice, I’d like to buy an acoustic-electric.

Update, I bought a Taylor 324CE last year.

I realize that I did not succeed in my original attempt to learn to play guitar as I did not have the intention. I did not commit the time and effort. Now many years later I am focused.

I have friends who are gifted, natural musicians. I may not be gifted, but I plan to work hard, and ultimately satisfy myself and join them in playing, that’s my goal.