Originally Posted by: SuperhumanMy advice is to stay away from the crazy shapes (Flying V, Warlock, Iron Bird, Explorer etc) for you first axe - those guitars are more suited to experienced players for live situations (because they look cool) - too hard to play sitting down though, especially if you are just starting out.

Actually, Jackson Rhodes style V's are shaped ergonomically and is probably the friendliest 'sit down' guitar I have ever played. I highly recommend the JS30RR Rhoads™ for any beginner because of this (its one of the ones I point to my guitar students, that and the Japanese made Ibanez RG110 and RG120's with the super 70 pickups). A very 'edgy' toned guitar to be sure, not known for their warmth with the stock jackson pickups.