Or were all bruised up anyhow.

I'm playing a Fender guitar.  It sounds quite nice, I like it.  My flat mate knows a guy who will lower the action for me, which should help, but even when I have calluses this baby really hurts my fingers.  I think the strings might be a little too rigid.  What strings are good for beginners?

Would this also help when playing barre chords?  I can't seem to master those sons of mothers no matter how hard I try.  Any tips?

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