Why would anyone want to play Irish Trad upon an Acoustic Guitar when there are Tenor Banjos???? Second back in the 50s when Electric Guitars arrived in Ireland one could often hear a Showband playing reels and jigs on them, in fact these guys perfected the practice long long before Mr Mc Manus was hatched.

As a replacement for the Piano maybe, but guess what it will never be better than.

Sessions and attitudes. If there is a resident Queen and mediocre Fiddlers who think they are nearly as good as the great names then the best thing to do is leave.

Look for beginners and students who usualy play livlier and enjoy themselves, a session should not be a pain in the posterior! No matter how good or bad you happen to be never ever be intimidated by mean spirited Fidders etc. Remember the Guitar has earned more money on it's own than all the rest of the instrument family put together. You can always leave and start your own singsong!

Since I grew up in a Trad home I know all the angles here there is always the day when nobody has any interest in Trad, is that today? Hummm.