HB-35Plus Vintage Burst : A Beginner's Choice

This guitar is certainly on the pricier range for a beginner, but it is worth it.

I bought this guitar to practice and record some, and I don't regret it. It sounds sweet unplugged on a quiet, rainy night, and it's quite alright plugged in. With some tinkering, you might get a good tone out of this guitar. The coil-tapping further increases the sonic possibilities of this beauty, and you can get some grunge-or indie-like sounds out of it.

The pick-guard seems to be a common problem, but it's easy to get rid of it. I personally didn't mind it, and I think it looks good with it as well as without it. However, taking it off left some crude-looking holes on the body of mine, where the screws were. I can't complain, though, it's barely noticeable unless you're really looking for it.

Though I must admit I am not well-versed on guitars. However, this guitar seems extremely versatile to me. It really is a solid choice for a beginner.