Hey Jimi - good for you! Music has so many endlessly great possibilities for exploration and growth and personal satisfaction. I started out playing recorders and lute renaissance music, which I still love, too. Have a blast!
Funny story - when I told my recorder teacher that I was interested in the lute and asked how difficult that would be, he paused a moment and then said, "Well, it's not as hard as the violin...". As a talented strings guy, it should not be too much trouble for you!
"GAS never sleeps" - Gil Janus
"Now you got to pay your dues. Get that axe and play the blues." - Spudman
Gear: Epiphone Sheraton II, Epiphone Wildkat, Epiphone Emperor Joe Pass, Fender MIM Strat, Tacoma DR-14, Johnson JR-200 resonator; Fender Super Champ XD amp