Thanks Nick. Its a buXXer. I play finger style as best I can
Fortunately my local folk club (cottingham live, near hull) are supportive of me and I play regularly on singer's nights

Being greedy I also claim various pains
Leaving aside the non music pains, I have problems with my right shoulder following a fall down stairs
I find it to be difficult to get my guitar under my arm so I'm trying the mandolin as well. I'm due surgery when I get my blood sugars under control
Until then,can anyone suggest a good on line mandolin tutor to go with suggestions on playing instruments with shaking hands
Regards all,Steve