[kj] Advice on picking up guitar

[Brendan]

When I finally get around to it, what do you think I should get, an
acoustic or an electric? Was reading this guy Ed Roman's website, he
styles himself as a guitar expert, he reckons not to get a cheap heap of
shit because you won't be motivated to play it if it looks ugly and sounds
crap. This section of his website has a bunch of rants that I found
interesting, the one on beginner guitars and 'christmas guitars' in
particular:

http://www.edroman.com/rants.htm

He also recommends an electric because it's easier to play, but then
that's where most of his $ comes from too I suppose. I dunno much at all
about guitars.

Any feedback appreciated.

Brendan