I started on a USD 22.22 China made Kapok (acoustic guitar). Good enough for a start. Nothing Else Matter intro did sound like Nothing Else Matter - at least to my ear :p
Went to a lot of guitar shop and all, if they doesn't have an electric left handed - they would have only one and very expensive brand - for a 3rd worlder. And I already went to something like 6 shop.
Going to go to another one this weekend just to look around. If I wasn't mistaken, I think ESP has a cheaper starter kit (RM 600) compared to Yamaha Gigstarter (or was it Gigmaker?) at (RM 1100) (note that USD 1 = RM 3.6 ).
The problem is that when I asked about left handed starter kit, their answer like there isn't one, have to order and the price has to be increased like 40%, or they just say "why don't you buy this (famous and expensive) left handed guitar and other thing you need - it equal the starter kit (except the price part).
But next year I will definitely have electric guitar - and my own indie Hip Hop album (don't ask).
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