Hi all. I am dredging up this old thread to let you know the outcome of my search.

The best advice I got was to play both styles before buying. I rented an anglo from the Button Box and found it easy to pick up. (I mean play, you wise guys.) BUT I did quickly realize that the anglo wasn't going to do what I wanted: to accompany myself singing.

I managed to borrow an English (an Italian English, at that!) and I have found that it is exactly what I want. It's funny, I did have trouble switching from Anglo to English, but soon enough, I was playing English just fine.

Rick: I haven't gotten any evil looks from my husband yet about my playing, but I do wonder what the neighbors must think. I like to sit out on the deck and play while the kids knock themselves out on the swing set.

Thanks for the advice, folks.

Margie