I remember my first electric guitar, a Stratocaster style copy. I was 12 years old then and it was a gift from my eldest brother. I loved it, and at that time I was more focused on learning the instrument instead of the sound. @drvimto is correct, try the affordables first if you are just learning to play the instrument. Focus and learn, then get a better one if you can already afford it. Dont let your budger limit your playing. Cheers!