Electric guitar for noob

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(01-15-2022, 11:43 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Ok, last couple days I've read like a hundred reviews on guitars from several different sites covering all sorts of electrics. And I've came to the conclusion that I'm leaning very hard towards a Fender Player Stratocaster. I'm going to go in a couple days and try and lay my hands on one to be sure.

I must have read two dozen reviews or more on them and guys just go on and on about how nice this guitar is for the money, like $800. Lots of talk about how nice the neck is especially for guys like me with smaller hands. Lightweight, many say you can play almost anything on it and sound good. Rock, country, blues on and on.

Many mention locking tuners as a good upgrade but other than that not much to complain about. Several said they have way more expensive guitars but find themselves picking up this one - a lot.

Many thanks for all the help.

With the exception of the super star professional and ultra wealthy who can afford a vintage instrument, I think the bulk of guitarists will find their favorite guitar to be reasonably priced.  Hell, even some of the super stars have/had cheap instruments.  Look at Eddie Van Halen's Franken Strat, for example.  If he never made it big, that thing wouldn't be worth much.  It doesn't matter what the thing looks like, or how much it costs.  As long as you enjoy playing it and it allows you to shine while doing so, that's all you need!