got one word for you... ibanez. great guitars and they're not as expensive as gibson. depending on what you want to do with it, depends on the guitar you get. if it's just to start out and you might not do much, get a cheap starter. but if you want something good, you're going to spend a pretty penny.

everyone in the store raved about mine but it cost me a limb!!! then again, i went all out.