Things You'll Need:
- A budget
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Step 1
If you are inspired by classically trained, fingerstyle players such as Andres Segovia you should be playing on a classical or flamenco guitar. These are equipped with nylon strings, have a smaller body, and are meant for quick finger picking rather then intense strumming or power chords.
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Step 2
If you are a 80's rock, heavy metal, or hard rock enthusiast you are best getting an electric guitar. Some good recommendations include the Fender Stratocaster for pop and blues rock, or the Gibson Les Paul (or its Epiphone cousin) for heavier, warmer tones. Do not attempt to play ACDC's "Back in Black" on a Cordoba classical. You will get laughed at and my heart will probably stop from utter shock.
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Step 3
If you like the mellow, natural sounds of "More Than Words" by Extreme or "Good Riddance (Time of your Life)" by Green Day, or "Drive" by Incubus, pick up an acoustic guitar. You also have another choice in this category, which is an acoustic-electric. This gives you the amplified sounds of an electric with the natural tones of an acoustic. This is a great combo in general, and very versatile if you play all sorts of styles.
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Step 4
If you are into guitar instrumentalists who cross all sorts of playing styles such as Andy Mckee or Antoine DuFour, do yourself a favor and get a nice acoustic or acoustic-electric as well. I do not want to see anyone attempting "Drifting" by Andy Mckee on a Stratocaster through Youtube ever again. This is ghastly.
