Les Paul Player Pack EB : Ideal beginner's guitar.

As an ageing "re-starter" I searched long and hard for a setup that would a) not embarrass me with the neighbours at the beginning, b) reward me if and when I improved and c) not be an expensive white elephant if I simply couldn't hack it after a 40 year break.

The Epiphone Les Paul Player Pack EB ticks all of the boxes. The solid body allows me to thrash away unamplified (or through headphones from the amp) to the discomfort of no-one but my cat. The guitar itself is very pleasurable to play - nice action, smooth fretboard, good pickups - a range of tone hard to beat for the price. The little 10-watt amp punches above its weight, especially with the addition of a Danelectro D-1 distortion pedal for almost no money. The included clip-on tuner is simple to use, accurate enough for my ears and should last a long time because the guitar stays in tune for me for over an hour.

Highly recommended for anyone starting or re-starting.