Originally Posted by: dara2daraWell, I WANT to buy a guitar, but I'm not sure of how hard it is...

How hard is it to learn to play the guitar?

How long does it take to learn how to play the guitar? (For a dude in his lower teens with AP classes and extremely sharp memory)

Learning the basic mechanics of guitar is not that hard. It's just a matter of getting your fingers stronger and used to the different fingerings and movements. Depending on the style you want to play, it can be challenging. But if you put your time into it and practice, you'll get it. For a smart guy taking AP classes, you could probably pick up things very quickly.