Originally Posted by: ajustinbryantHi all, I'm working my way through the lessons and really enjoying the site.

I've never wanted to buy an electric guitar, but, working through the blues and country lessons has got me kind of interested, to my surprise! Also, I feel I can't make a lot of progress in those styles, as a good chunk of the lessons (especially country) are electric-based.

My question is this: What would be a good intro electric guitar/amp? How would I know where to start? How much should I think of spending?

For comparison (if this is helpful), I spent about $350 on my acoustic Seagull guitar and I love it's sound, and have no plan to upgrade anytime this decade.

I hope this question is not too general to answer. Thanks!

I'll throw my two cents worth in...😊
The first guitar I bought to learn with was a Yamaha G 231 II. Bought it off Craigslist for $100. I think that first guitar teaches you how to play but also what it is you like about different guitars. Things like neck shape, nut width, body size, when it comes to stuff like this you can only learn what works best for you through experience. So...buy a cheapie first guitar to learn with, when it comes time to buy your "first" guitar, decide what your price range is and play every guitar you can get your hands on that are in your price range and buy the one that works best and sounds best for you. Epiphone, Gretsch, Ibanez, Fender all good. There is no right or wrong guitar.

Good luck.