Ive played Guitar since I was 12 years old. Like buying a flyrod don't buy anything sight unseen, the neck could be warped, the action to high, cracks at the necks and body.
The best place to buy a guitar regardless of the budget you set is the Guitar Center ( Guitarcenter.com)
They have them all over. I frequent the one in Attleboro on rt 1.
They will let you handle and play anything they have, no question asked. If you go in there go into the back and go into the acoustic room and ask the help. I have been in a number of these stores and Attleboro and Boston on Commonweath Ave across from BU are the best. They have hundreds of guitars of all price ranges and will set it up for you once you purchase it, straightening the neck, setting the action etc, string type you name it.
I love that place and don't shop anywhere else. Before you buy on line without seeing the instrument check them out.
Unless the instrumnet is properly set up and matched for you you won't enjoy it as much as you would one that is.
Good luck!
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