It doesn't look like it has any dots on the fretboard, or maybe they just aren't visible in that picture. I think that'll make things harder to learn....

It's a Hohner - if that means anything to you guysHere is a picture

Oh i just thought - does the make/modle of the guitar make any difference?

First take a look at Nils' basic setup page and make sure the guitar is playable. New strings at the very least will probably help :D Then fumble's ...