[Steve2150]

I did. Thank you.

[Steve2150]

Hmmmm…..imagine that!!

[Steve2150]

I just picked up a used Cordoba. It has a full 2″ nut. I am liking the softer mellower sound of the nylon strings too.

[Steve2150]

Thanks N-lightMike, I appreciate your input. Someone else responded and described my attitude to this learning process to a “T” – if Tony says put this finger here and that one there, that is the drill. I think I am going to have to break myself of that if I am going to make it.

I have been watching videos of players and paying close attention to their finger patterns. One guy uses his thumb on the low E string. Just an example of do what works.

Thanks again for your response.

[Steve2150]

Oh thanks for the guitar position tip fletch. I have a terrible time getting my fingers perpindicular to the neck. My left forearm just doesn’t want to twist that far. I definitely will try your position.

[Steve2150]

The Seagulls look good, but a bit pricey for my budget and playing level. Any input on the Cordoba C5?

[Steve2150]

I have been looking around for classical guitars. I am reading a lot of good things about the Cordoba C5 which is more in my budget. Any feedback on that one?

[Steve2150]

Sound expensive, but I will check them out. I see guitars come up in auction houses and it is good to be aware of the good names. I should check pawn shops too. I suspect a lot of guitars show up there.

[Steve2150]

Thanks for that tip. I do keep them short, but good input.

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I checked out your link, thanks! I will definitely be looking in the used market. The write up says the nut is 1.8″. That would be a great help.

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[Steve2150]

Thanks Joe_T! I did see that fingering in a book I have . Seemed odd but I will give it a go for sure.

[Steve2150]

Thanks Lorraine. I am not 100% sure I follow, but I’ll see if I can figure it out. It sounds like you are suggesting rolling the index finger up on the side of the tip? I find I have to do that for the C chord to keep clear of the 1st and 3rd strings.

[Steve2150]

Thanks @David_Leo. My fingers are a bit stiff but seem to do better the more I practice. I also make sure I do Tony’s stretching exercises especially the fingers. Mine are old and stiff.

[Steve2150]

thanks for the tip @Fletch