Hi, I have read lots of the old threads about guitars and which ones you all prefer and I have learnt a lot from them, so thanks for those threads. I am now following your advice of trying the guitars out. The shops I've been to so far weren't fantastically helpful (would only bring out three guitars, would point at them from afar, would play on one guitar themselves for about ten minutes and then look up expectantly as if I was going to buy that guitar, weren't interested in what kind of sound I was after and whether I was planning to play in a band or accompany a solo singer, ... ) to be short, I am looking for a shop in the UK (I live in the Norh West but I don't mind travelling) that offers a nice service (and honest prices) and where chosing a guitar is sth. fun to do! Thanks, An