If you are just starting, a beginner kit is fine. Play it until you need something better.

I don’t know much about guitars either just bought my own and am now learning, I got the Jackson dinky js22 I heard it was pretty good and the price wasnt the worst, if anything I’d say you should consider it

Used can be a good idea but might require you to do some adjustments which will lead to a better understanding of the instrument. If you don't like to tinker and just want to focus on learning how to play the instrument then new might be better but may still require some adjustments that can be some relatively cheap by a professional...then again so would used. Something to consider at least.

Squire, just do it. Best bang for the buck’s.

Go to a store, ask to try these 3:

• Yamaha Pacifica

• Fender Squier

• Any Ibanez G series

Buy the one that you like the sound, but most importantly, the one that feels more comfortable

I bought this guitar set for my grandson’s birthday! He loves it! He said that was the best gift that he got for his birthday! I am very pleased.

Yamaha pac 112v. Pretty good guitar to start with, around 250-300 i think

Of the last 10 posts here, literally four are about good beginner setups and guitars. Please do us a favour and put at least a little fucking effort into it.

Dont listen to prof dubs, thats real good intermediate gear, ive been playing for a little while, like 4 years, and im just now considering a c-6, go with a yamaha pacifica and that orange crush 12 he mentioned. Dont forget some picks, a cable, and some new strings, ernie ball rock and rolls or ernie ball super slinkys are great for all around strings, a use Gig-snakes for my cables, and Jim Dunlop makes some incredible picks

Here's the vid I used to get mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuMn2S-3rwE&t=3s

Schecter c-6 elite or schecter demon are excellent guitars. Paired with an Orange Crush 12.

Yamaha Pacifica

I vote Epiphone or Squier--great value for the price but also very easy to play.

Invest in a decent amp. Unfortunately I don't know too much about good amps at lower prices but I think Marshall and fender have some decent stuff at reasonable prices. Squier strats (classic vibe?) are nice enough and make sure you get someone at the shop to adjust the guitar for you, lowering the strings for example. You can play around with it for a few days then bring it back and they'll do all that stuff for you. It makes such a big difference to how you feel with your guitar, and don't hesitate to try out different string gauges as well (personally recommend elixir 10:46, they last so long).

I would suggest either a squier bullet mustang or an epiphone les paul based on the video you shared. If you know anyone who already plays have them go to a shop with you if possible. They'll be able to help you find the best of the bunch

It's nice to be able to play quietly. Soon you'll probably be off to JustinGuitar and will spend lots of time smashing back and fourth between open chords. It's nice to not make the entire house hear you pound away on "one minute changes". So you can play unplugged or into a [headphone amp] (https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/amPlugAC30G2--vox-amplug-2-ac30-headphone-guitar-amp?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3319278805&rkg_id=0&campaigntype=dsa&campaign=aaDSA&adgroup=1669475631%3ADSA%20-%20Product%20-%20Guitar&placement=google&adpos=1t1&creative=282276643090&device=c&matchtype=b&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8Jz-kMPm4gIVVMDICh1kWgixEAAYASAAEgIUOvD_BwE), or an amp with headphones. So an electric is great to start out. My Pacifica was $200 bucks delivered and is very easy on the fingers compared to my acoustic. This will be an issue to be dealt with starting out. There are a ton of great Squires too along with Epiphone strats. It's just whatever flips your switch and makes you want to play it every night. Have fun with it.

Good luck!! If you have any other questions feel free to hit me up

a squier affinity strat was my first and it's still one of the best "feeling" guitars i own and the bridge pickup can sound pretty heavy with the right amp settings (they have hss models too). never had a pacifica but seems like many are vouching for it. go to a local shop and play a few different guitars; the feel of it is the most important especially when you're learning. and like others have said, don't cheap out on an amp

Squire Tele or Classic Vintage. Telecasters tend to be very simple but versatile.

Ibanez Mikro guitars… double humbuckers pretty cheap and short scale which is easier in the beginning, though you could also get the full scale ones which are cheap. Same with Jackson Minions

Yamaha Pacificas give you great value for the money and are one of the standard answers for starter guitars.

Also, a mistake a lot of new players make is not having enough money for a decent amp. The ones that come with starter bundles are usually not good. A questionable guitar through a good amp will sound vastly better than a good guitar through a crap amp.

If you list your budget, I am sure a lot of people can give you guitar/amp recommendations in your price range.

Facebook marketplace MIM Strat… $300-400

I don’t feel like there is an answer for this. Whatever you can afford. Something that you like to look at, to keep you coming back.

it depends on the budget, id suggest looking up for both used guitars and amps to save some money. If can I'd highly suggest to go in a shop and try some guitars and amps out.

Any specific type of music you're planning to play?

Honestly, I'd save up around $200, then go to a pawnshop and see what they have. Look up what they have and which ones would be good for a beginner then and there and pick one like that. That's what I did. Ended up spending less than $100 on my first Amp, guitar, strap, and cords.

Take a look at my simple electric guitar buying guide designed for someone in your exact position:

https://www.learnloveguitar.com/electric-guitars-under-500/

And if you navigate my site you’ll find articles and buying guides about amps too. Good luck to you!

Do you mean physically drop it or give up playing? Have you any local music shops that offer a rental service? Second hand may be a good option until you know you're going to like it.

There's plenty of decent quality second hand instruments on marketplace for under 300 bucks. You'll probably get the same back for it if you have to sell it later. Fender Squires or Epiphones are a good bet.

It's a bit of a cliché but still true: buy the guitar that makes you want to pick it up and play it.

Commonly recommended first guitars include Squier and Yamaha Pacifica for good reason. They can be very playable, low-investment instruments. At your budget, you can reach a little higher if you want. If the Ibanez is the one that you like, it's perfectly fine as a first guitar. I might recommend staying away from Floyd Rose-style tremolos unless you really want one (they're a little more complex), but even then it would work fine if that's what you want. You can look at lower-priced PRS if that works for you, Schecter, and many other makes in that range. From Fender, the Player II series that someone mentioned might not be the same value it used to be, but it's still a very good guitar that you could grow with for a while if it's the one you like.

Was looking for a Canadian guitar and purchased a Godin three weeks ago. Amazing instrument. I love it so much I’m playing between two an five hours every days 😅 I’m a beginner so it’s like five hours of scales in a row and I’m not bored

If you like clean and mildly overdriven sounds: Squier Classic Vibe strat or tele.
If you like classic rock: Epiphone SG or LP standard.
If you like heavier music and 'shreddiing' Ibanez RG421.
If you like divebombs and whammy bar madness RG320.

Go to the store do some research and get what feels and looks good to you. All in all your first guitar should look and feel good to you cuz there is going to be days you dont want to play but if you look at it you should want to pick it up and play it. My first guitar was an orange mexican strat and i sucked but boy did i want to play it

Hey... Don't listen to that other guy..... Don't ignore suggestions on brands... 😂

Check out Jackson guitars for sure though... I own a budget model JS22 DKNY and I love it... Walked it off the showroom floor after I tested it out .. 😎

Paid $199 USD

Lotsa body options with Jackson guitars too... 💪

That to me is a good brand suggestion... 🤷

*EDIT: I see Ibanez was suggested as well ...Bam! 😉

Tele (my preference) or Strat Squier is a good starting point for anything you can imagine playing.

What is your favorite music to listen or play?

For the money, I’d recommend the classic vibe squier line. I got a nice used one with some upgrades on Reverb for $300 and it is a better guitar than some of the more expensive guitars I’ve had over the years. Lots of options for aftermarket parts and upgrades as well.

The best guitar to start with is the one that gets you. Excited to own it. If you think it looks cool, and you think you look cool playing it, then you will play it more often, and improve faster. What's more important than what guitar you get is getting it set up. Cheap guitars tend to be a little out of whack, taking it to a shop and paying them 50 bucks to calibrate it properly will make your playing journey far more enjoyable.

Either one is a good choice, but before you buy try out a few different guitars. Decide what feels right for you.