I'm in the same position as you, Bev. I have (finally) got hold of a 15-bar O. Schmidt model.

The first thing I had to buy was a chromatic tuner (the clip on ones are not wide enough to clamp on!).

The second thing I've had to do (and am continuing to do) is to work out which keys some of the chords would fit in with. There's no Bm, but a Gm; how can I use Eb and Bb?, etc etc.

Next thing up is buying a gig bag and a strap. Any suggestions on where to but them in the UK, please?