I went with Yamaha acoustic FG-402 for about $200. I thought acoustic is just easier to pick up and put down whenever I feel the urge to practice for 10 mins. [br]I'm sure I'll venture into playing the electric guitar at some point in the future. Also my twin 8 year old boys are going to learn at the same time so I'm sure they will definitely want to go electric at some point

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Hello Dan!

It's never too late to start learning a new skill!

Learning to play the guitar (or any instrument) is one of the most frustrating but at the same time invigorating and rewarding things out there. You've signed to learn for life. But at the same time, you will pretty soon start finding fun things to play. Just open your mind and tastes a bit and leave the Satriani songs for a while; you will find many easy and fun things to play that you may not have even considered listening to.

Good luck!

PS: You got a Pacifica? 112? That's a very nice starter!