I'm not about getting out and jump starting a new band. I want play at home and enjoy my own music. I have tried before, but I had too many things consuming my time and stressing me out. Now I have more free time and less stress, but I work odd hours.
How much do you wish to make as an initial investment in tools to learn to play?
What do you want to play for music?
I already own an esp ax, amp and a tuner. I'm willing to drop a few more hundred on a well rounded acoustic, but I've got at least a grand extra to play around with. I don't think my electric was a good idea for a beginner.
I'm wanting to play rock and metal. I enjoy Soldier of Fortune just as much as I do Powerslave to give you an idea.
I actually recommend people learn on an acoustic, as a general rule.
My first two suggestions would be to learn tab and get a 'chord bible.'
Bible: http://jmp.sh/mTauhcf
I immediately recommend an Ibanez, maybe an electric/acoustic combo. Any model will do - there are no 'unplayable' Ibanez. If you want higher quality, Yamaha is a good choice. Those can REALLY vary in price and you can get out of it for under $500.
I don't recommend spending a lot.
I wrote this - but it's not complete. It's a start, a stub, of what's going to someday be bigger and more detailed.
https://playguitar.gq/2018/06/11/so-you-wanna-learn-how-to-play-guitar/
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