question for the guitar guys

Way to go Robert! Your never too late to learn anything. Keep it going!! As with any hobby in life, sometimes it doesn't seem that you are making any headway, and you will want to keep practicing for the sake of getting better at it. But sometimes it is a good thing to put it down for a while. I heard a quote from Eric Clampton once, and it still rings true, even with my car. "Sometimes you have to miss it (playing the guitar)", and you will pick it up and find yourself wonderfully entertained with the sounds you can then produce from your guitar. Keep playing and have fun with it. As stated by the other fine members above, comfort is the utmost important issue, and the sound quality will be second. As your playing ability progresses, your needs for comfort and sound WILL change. Don't be afraid to try different types of equipment along the way, as you find what best suits your needs.
I taught myself the guitar, CNC mill machinist (my career for the last 25 years), shady tree machanic, etc. And now in just a few days will be graduating from a vocational school for Power Generation, at the ripe age of 46! Anything is possible!!