What Kind of Guitar?
So what kind of guitar do you want to play? I don't mean what make of guitar, but what style do you want to play? Folk, country, rock, blues, classical, jazz...? That, and your age, will determine what kind of guitar you should buy.
Most kids under the age of about 12 will have a hard time with a steel-strung, acoustic guitar. The best starter guitar for this age group is either a nylon-strung, "classical" guitar, or an electric guitar. The standard steel-strung acoustic guitar is a) too big and b) too hard for young fingers to learn on.
If you're an adult just starting, then you can choose whichever one you want! The electric guitar is the most versatile in terms of styles, but you might just like to play folk, country, pops etc, in which case the acoustic works a treat. And of course you don't need an amp for it.
