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There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all guitar, so the best thing you could do is go to a guitar store and test drive a bunch of different brands. Each brand tends to have its own feel. Some have reallly huge bodies, so they throw a lot of sound, but they're difficult to play while sitting unless your arms are freakishly long.

And the width of the neck varies greatly from brand to brand. Since you're a beginner and young, you probably don't have gigantic hands, so you'll probably have a much easier time learning on a guitar that has a thin neck and low action (strings close to the fretboard). Ibanez makes fantastic guitars that are built like rocks, sound great and are often nicer than guitars costing twice as much.

They're also famous for having really thin necks and low action, which makes them favorites of beginners, females and players with small hands. Takamine guitars also have fairly thin, user-friendly necks. I'd avoid anything made by Epiphone, though, at least while you're a beginner.

Epiphone makes great guitars, but the necks are really chunky, which makes it challenging to form chords and move smoothly between them. If you compare a bunch of guitars side by side, chances are you'll find one that just feels comfortable and natural in your hands. Trust your instincts, since they'll serve you better than anyone else's opinion.

Most guitarists are somewhat brand loyal, but that's only because they've found the brands that work for them. My brother, for instance, swears only Gibsons and Martins are worth owning. But I find those brands physically impossible to play because the necks are too fat for my small hands.

I'm partial to Ibanez guitars, since they feel like they were custom made for me. I'll post some links to guitars worth considering, all of which have thin necks and low action, as well as favorable reviews. You should be able to find a great guitar for much less than $500, which will leave you money for lessons.

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/produ... (One of the nicest guitars I've ever played at an incredible price. It's the sort of guitar you'll love for decades and be able to hand down to your own children, it's so well made.) http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/produ... (Most professional acoustic players I know use Takamines as road guitars, since they sound great and are built to last.) http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/produ... (Don't let the price fool you! This is a great guitar made by Takamine for beginners, hence the low price.) If you're putting off taking lessons because of the cost, there's a great DVD program that can teach you everything you'd learn from years of private lessons, but which costs only $40.

There are three DVDs (and a book for each) that start with the very basics (names and functions of guitar parts, tuning, etc.), work into chords and scales, and eventually each complicated soloing. I bought the set after having played for more than 20 years and can't believe how much I've learned. And DVDs are great because they allow you to work at your own pace and go back and review things as necessary.

I'll post a link to the set, as well. http://books-videos-music.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rock-House-Learn-Rock-Acoustic-Guitar-Beginner-Intermediate-and-Hands-of-Steel-DVD-Package?sku=942720.

Okay, I go for Dean Guitars and Fender. Please pick Dean, you will not be disappointed!

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