Alright all, After borowing my uni mates old guitar since he has his new one, I have decided to get my own set up, after really enjoying it! I would like something of the Les Paul styling variety, as after playing his, it was just comfy to sit and play, unlike some of the others I have seen, also has quite a nice sound when played unplugged I thought. A quick search bought up the Epiphone Les Paul Special 100, Would this be a good sort of guitar to begin with? As I said I loved the size and sound of my friends which I think is Gibson, which I have read is a little heavier? I'm aware I'll be in need of an amp etc, but I'm willing to spend upto about £200 on a first set up. I'm just after opinions an thoughts on guitars for beginers and ideas of other guitars to be looking out for! As I said, The folowing are a must; -Comfort, I like to play seated, so something like a Baby Z or Flying V wont go down well with me, plus I love the styling of the Les Pauls, look awsome, -Sound when played unplugged, I realise it will never sound as chrisp as when ran through an amp, but I like to just pick up and have a quick play, -Budget of about 140-150 MAX on the actual guitar, remember its going to be m first, so its not to crutial on spec, just as long as it will keep me happy for a year or so until I can afford a better guitar Taa.