Trevor,
Thanks for your input. I have a Martin Classical Guitar (that some folks may not know much about) from 1970. (I wouldn't be surprise if this guitar were worth $1200-1800) It has always seemed decent, but I have never even held a really decent classical guitar. Not that I am naive...I have played many guitars and own seven. I just have never had the opportunity to play a $5000 or $7000 guitar.
Oh well. On another site that I found after posting my note, a guitar instructor, Mark Markle, discussed the importance of proper playing technique. He espoused getting rid of the vice grip (which is named after me "McIntyre Vice" and using the weight shifting of the left arm (if the player is right handed of course) to make difficult fingerings. I have tried in the past couple of days, but see no miracles. But then of course, the response is "patience, my son."
It is very tempting to play the classical stuff on my Godin electric classical. Extraordinarily playable like an standard rock electric but with "nylon" strings and a classical neck. (Actually, my neck is 1 7/8" at the nut--wider than a classical. Godin makes a 2.0" at the nut guitar, which I regret I did not purchase.
