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PLAYING THE FIELD

Is it worth getting used to playing other types of guitar? I’ve always favoured Fender-style guitars – Strats, Teles or other bolt-on neck, single-coil pickup instruments. Every time I try a Les Paul I think it’s okay but not really for me. The bridge feels funny, there are too many knobs, the balance is strange, etc.

But I was wondering if I should

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