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Message: [QUOTE="upstater, post: 3246877, member: 153"] If I were you, I'd look for an Epiphone Elitist Les Paul made in Japan on Ebay, but they go for about $1,000. Then I'd buy one of these: [URL='https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-Champion-Champ-600-5-watt-Tube-Guitar-Amp-6-Inch-Speaker/183921804225?epid=78651728&hash=item2ad29803c1:g:iUgAAOSwTsNdSeNz']Fender Champion Champ 600 5 watt Tube Guitar Amp 6 Inch Speaker | eBay[/URL] You might find one for cheaper. And finally, a Suhr Riot Overdrive pedal: [URL='https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Suhr-Riot-Mini-Distortion-pedal-Suhr-Mini-Riot-distortion-pedal/273934857004?hash=item3fc7ca332c:g:6YMAAOSw2QtdDolu']New Suhr Riot Mini Distortion pedal Suhr Mini Riot distortion pedal | eBay[/URL] I like this setup because the guitar is pro quality, & it can be easily modded, as can the amp if you ever really take off with your guitar playing. The guitar, if not already modded, usually needs new pickups electronics over the Japanese stock stuff. The amp just needs a pre-amp tube and if you like a small speaker. The amp mods will cost under $100 and the guitar mods about $200. As for teaching yourself, it's easier than ever to do it online with apps that teach you basic exercises for chords/leads. [/QUOTE]