aworldcollision

It's too much. Take a taste instead...Paul Simon..everything he did. My favorite to drive thi point home is blackbird by the Beatles. Finger picking was the original implication and arpeggios took over. Know this, finger picking sounds better. Learn a pattern and practice it. There was a study done (prolly lots by now) that proves we improve almost as much mentally practicing as we do practicing. I used to practice the picking pattern of Blackbird on my desk in the 8th grade over and over. I don't know the technical aspects of music (like most of the stuff in this thread) but do you think these guys are better than me at it. (Don't take that as a challenge because it really isn't). The point I'm trying to make is knowing the science won't make it sound better. It's another tool to help you practice. Only practice will make it sound better. You stated you didn't think you could keep it up for every sone you play...if you really feel that wy, you are correct. Practice and it shall be.

Falling in love with a guitar is something that happens when you love guitar. Does this feeling happen to you? Do you love the feeling in your hands even if they don't know what to do with it? Don't feel bad if you don't. It will come. My father played the guitar when I was growing up so when I got my first guitar at seven I was in love with it. When I bought my first real guitar at around 12 I was hooked. So was the thief that broke into our houes but....oh well. As far as the question between acoustic and electric and whether or not it makes a difference, my experience leads me to believe that the more you enjoy playing with it, the better your chances of learning to play it. You'll have to like it before you can love it. This is a very hard instrument to learn. You'll need to remind yourself of that from time to time.

My suggestion is that you skip the effects for now. Look for a solid tube amp with a 12. It will be expensive enough without the add-ons. No matter how many effects you have you need to start with a great tone.

My opinion (this is my first opinion posted here) is that the acoustic guitar teaches far more than how to play the guitar. It is about appreciation. The amount of pain and work involved will instill a level of pride in the fortitude that it takes. But then...I am an acoustic man. In the end...what kind of music do you listen to? Do you listen to acoustic guitar music? If not, you probably won't enjoy it. You have to enjoy what you are doing to be succesful at it.