Hi everyone; I found out about this forum while researching what kind of newbie mando to get. I had an inexpensive Fender about 15 years ago, lerned the obligatory 3 open chords and strummed for about a month, put it back in the chipboard case and forgot about it. I recently got the itch again and bought a Kentucky 252 from Elderly's last month. I 'm impressed how nice it sounds. My calluses are back quickly, and I've learned how to hold a pick so it doesn't fly away. I've been fingerpicking on a guitar for years and this is quite different. More precise. Less forgiving. I'm learning she'll be coming around the mountain,Arkansas traveller, Cripple creekand forked deer. I hate having to start at the bottom, or should I say beginning but I really want to get it right, mening I want to learn how to play not just noodle around. As much as I hate I do it, I will. I can't read music but I can understand tab somewhat. I'm using a metronome to better understand quarter and eight note timing. I went to order something from Cumberland acoustic and spoke with Steve Smith this afternoon. Although he had just gotten back from a show and was unloading his unsold he was a standup guy and even got the order shipped out.
Long first post, sorry about that. Love this forum, Quite a bit differnet from a lot of the others. OK I'll shut up now. Thanks for having me.