I don't get it ... why do people in their 40's consider themselves old on this site? Sure they're not 20 but 40 is hardly ancient.

At 40 you should have another 40 years left to live and possibly more if you're in good health and nothing comes along to take away those years.

So guys - get real and start enjoying life as well as the guitar.

Older beginner here and not thinking myself old at all - and I have a few extra years on you!