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Which electric guitar for is best for a beginner?

I’ve never played before & I am getting lessons. I was wondering, which guitar is best for a beginner (left handed). My budget is $500.

The first one would be great for a beginner, since it contains everything you’ll need to get started. A lot of people frown on the Squier series guitars, since they’re budget-minded versions of standard Fender guitars. But they’re built to the same specifications, play and sound identical to their pricey cousins, and they’re a great bargain. People who disparage them are usually guitar snobs who are more interested in the name on the headstock than the sound and playability of their guitars.

Stratocasters are really versatile guitars and can be used for all sorts of music styles. And the necks are ideal for beginners (as well as females and people with small hands) because they’re thin and the string action is low (strings are close to the fretboard), which makes them more comfortable to play than most brands. I’ve been playing for more than 20 years and have had lots of guitars, but I’ve always been a little partial to Fenders (I’m a Telecaster player). And the Squiers I’ve owned have been as durable and dependable as the Fenders. Because lefty guitars are harder to come by than righties, you can’t go wrong with the Squier pack. Basically, you’d be getting a guitar that plays the same as the $500 one, but would also have all your accessories and money left in your pocket. In a year or two, when you decide to form a band, you can use that money to upgrade to a larger amp. But I’m betting you’ll be so in love with your Stratocaster by then that you’ll be happy to continue playing it. Good luck!

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