This is a question that has been asked time and time and time again.

It really all comes down that what your playing style, preference, tunes you play, short and long term goals are.

I would highly recommend you go through some of the very finest tutorials the net or even some of the industry magazines have to offer.

I'm sorry it I seem like I don't want to help, but I really believe if you follow the so much discussed tried and true method and think a little for yourself you will find what you were lookign for.

And don't forget in the end, it's a trial and error approach. You can do your best to get in the ballpark, but you will learn immensely after you play the guitar for some time and realize what you like and don't like.