Hey ive been playing for 6 months and im getting a new guitar for my 14th birthday. Ive been doing good in school and my parents said they would get me a guitar thats less than $2000.

What guitar should i get?

What Color?

Im leaning toward a Red American Strat... I played it at a music store and it plays awsome. Im also thinking about a Hamer or Gibson. Plz post with your advice. Thanx