I'm trying out the CAGED method, and whenever I use the G Form, either my pinky can't keep enough pressure on the High E string, or my ring finger lies so flat that it mutes the A string.
By curling up my pinky and fretting the high E with my pinky knuckle, I get a clean chord every time.
The problem is that it hurts, but I don't know if it's the "I've never done this before" kind of pain or the "I shouldn't be doing this" kind of pain.
I should add that the ring finger on that hand had its tip crushed when I was about 10, so it's a little misshaped. So, while advice on how to finger it properly without using the knuckle is appreciated, it may not work for my unique hand. However, it may work, so feel free to give advice on that.