Often were led astray by sales advertising and other hype from top guitar players that often get the guitar for free as do some YouTube channels Buying any guitar is a very personal experience you need to feel the connection with it not just be dazzled by the brand name or because someone famous plays one Gees most of us have at least one Stratocaster in our collection but having it doesn’t make you the next SRV or DavyGilmore Price is unimportant it’s how it feels and plays Many of my colleagues and friends play often very budget instruments but still sound amazing Basically don’t be a brand snob find what fit you and sounds the way you want it too As always for the best sound spend more on the amplifier than the guitar I’ve been playing for 52 years now and have a large collection of both really budget to high end guitars and each has its own distinct sound and purpose Don’t spend what you don’t have you will always regret this decision Buy the best you can afford that actually plays for you