Originally Posted by: hobinlobo

There could be another alternative. Identify somewhere that has a good returns policy (and will allow you to return it even there is nothing wrong with it, and you've just changed your mind). Then identify a guitar you think you'll like, knowing you can return it if it turns out that it just isn't for you.

lol! I am terrible about returning things. I feel too sheepish.

But based on this thread and some more research I think I have my eye on my first electric guitar. Hopefully, I can put aside enough cash between now and Christmas. And it’ll also give me time to change my mind 1000 more times