Originally Posted by: JustSueHi everyone!

My name is Susan. I am living in Germany. I would like to learn the guitar online with "Guitartricks". So i have a question. Which kind of guitar would you recommend to beginn with. I am absolutley beginner. I even don´t know how to hold a guitar. So please help me to choose the right one. How much should it cost? I like acustic and e-guitar! Which one is for the beginning better ? Sorry for my english ... Thank you Best Regards from Munich, Germany Susan

Hello Susan. Get the best guitar that you can afford. For an electric I recommend the Gibson CustomShop Les Paul R8 ($3700). This is what I have. I got it in Sept.2012`.Go with a electric first. As far a an affordable acoustic goes I highly recommend the Epiphone "Inspired-by 64`" Texan. I have this guitar and it is the best sounding one of my acoustics. I payed $400. US dollars and it sounds and plays better then my Yamaha LS26 ($2300) and my J.L. Signature J160e "Peace' ($2700) and my Takamine EF340 ($750) and my Epiphone J.L. EJ160e ($650). A close second is my Epiphone DR500mce ($600). The E-Sonic on both of them are really versitile and allows you to dial in your tone with easy when plugging in. Get one of the Epiphones before they are gone. They are both excellent choices in that price range and exceed some much higher priced models. You will not be disappointed with one of the two. If you can not swing the Gibson at this time, save you money are try some financing for the Gibson. You will not want or need any other electric for the rest of your life. Welcome and stay motivated with your guitar dreams and make them happen. It is hard work that will change your life for the better. Sure did mine. I am 51 and started playing in 2010`. Take care. From Sioux City, Ia. USA