Learn to play the acoustic first than you will probably strengthen your fingers faster and learn the basic (full) chords faster....I (truely) believe that learning rhythm first will make you (eventually) a better lead player down the road.....playing with another guitar player who is a better player than you will give you constant inspiration to better yourself......Just don't get overly inspired to play HIS kind of music (unless itz the style you want to emulate) because eventually you will want to spread your OWN wings and this IS healthy.....REMEMBER these two things: You MUST learn to play in tune and in time.....Keep your guitar in top shape and in tune....Learn to play with a drum machine (or metronome) and stick to it......Rock on, bro :D