Originally Posted by: martinsunkist20how do i get started?

Get the books, watch the videos, memorise the scales, but don't forget to play with the sound your axe makes.
I've just started on electric guitar, i haven't played a song yet, but I'm still finding out which settings and pickup positions I like,and I haven't even got 1 FX pedal.
Listen to other guitarists and wonder if you can do make that sound. maybe you can't, but maybe you'll find another way to do it.
Try to make the cat's fur stand on end when you're playing,
Basically, Have Fun! :D