The problem with an electric guitar is that it has to be accompanied by an amplifier, so you have to factor that into the equation. No matter how good of an electric axe you have it must be complemented with a half decent amp. I could only suggest going with a tube amp. Tube amps are not cheap.

FolkPunkrocker made a good point, starting with an electirc could be easier in that the neck is not as wide and the string/tension is lighter.

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