After 2 years of playing, since I new I was gonna stick with it, I bought a very used Gibson SG, still my main guitar today.
My first amp was a rigged turned table and I'm still playing with a 15 watt roland amp.
All this only to say, get the cheapest guitar and amp you can find, a distortion pedal would be nice but get one used. If you stick with playing the guitar after 6 months, then start thinking about upgrading to something better to play with a band if that's what you're looking for.
I always say to people who want to start playing the guitar to get USED stuff. That way it doesn't cost you a lot. A beginner will not sound better on a 300$ guitar than he would on a 100$ guitar. In the beginning it's all about learning to use the guitar and getting your fingers to work in a different way.
Just trying to save you some cash and if it cost less, your parent won't be too against it. I still remember how this was like, trust me you don't want to run a bill so soon :)
Just a suggestion, as much as playing with a drummer is fun, I wouldn't recommended it in the first months. You'll need a big amp ($$$) for that. Just a mistake I made early on, busted my amp/turntable lol
And one thing, eggman is right. I play trash/metal/rock/blues/classical on my Gibson. The guitar won't make the sound. You will.
take care
[Edited by Benoit on 07-19-2003 at 10:00 AM]