Hello, I am a 10th grade high school guy. I recently became interested in guitar playing. I used to love the game guitar hero very much, but it seems I want to take it one step further. I have beaten every song on guitar hero III except "the devil went to georgia" on expert (yes that includes through the fire and flames), and I have a real interest in guitar. What is a good beginners electric guitar that costs less than $250. I do not plan on buying another guitar, this will be my only one. I mostly plan on playing in my room, occasionally with my friends, and maybe at my church youth group some (I will never be doing actual rock concerts and that stuff). I like alternative music, some metal, and christian rock. Here are some guitars I have been suggested:

Standard '90s Fender (NOT SQUIER) Stratocaster HSS Mexican made with amp and all (I know that is over $250, but my friend is selling it to me with a $100 amp and hard case for $350. Lightly used but taken good care of) Is it worth that much?

-Ibanez IJX121 Shred Hed Jumpstart Electric Guitar Package

http://www.zzounds.com/item--IBAIJX121

-Squier Fat Stratocaster

-Epiphone G-310 SG

-Yamaha PAC012DLX Pacifica Series HSS Deluxe

-Squier Affinity Series Telecaster

-Epiphone Les Paul Special II

-Squier by Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar with Tortoise Shell Pickguard Antique Burst

-Stop Dreaming, Start Playing? Set: Affinity Strat? HSS with Bullet? 150 DSP Amp

http://www.squierguitars.com/products/se...

-Stop Dreaming, Start Playing? Set: Affinity Strat? HSS with G-DEC? Junior Amp

http://www.squierguitars.com/products/se...

-Stop Dreaming, Start Playing? Set: Affinity Strat? Special with Fender Frontman Amp? 1

http://www.squierguitars.com/products/se...

I would prefer to get a pack with the amp and everything, but I heard rumors that they are not too great. Please post if you have personal experience about any of these guitars/starter packs or you are a shop owner and could give me some good advice. Remember, I can't go over $250 and I am only getting this one guitar.

Also: One more question after that. I have heard that guitars under $200 bucks and in starter packs usually do not last longer than a year. What do they mean by "not last"? As in does it not play any more? Does it fall apart or does it drop in quality? What is the life of a regular guitar? "Lasting-longness" is a high priority in my decision so keep that in mind. Thanks.

Another note: I am a beginner. I would go to a local music shop but I do not know how to play at all, thus being unable to try out guitars.

One more thing: I heard that Les Paul Special II strings are crap and snap on the first day. If you have any imput on this, please, do.

One more thing: I hear the affinity series of Squier stratocasters are crap. Please put your imput on this.

I should have posted this before, but allow me to explain. I mentioned Guitar Hero in my description to give a little about why I became interested in guitar. NOT to brag and say that I am going to be a guitar legend, because anyone can play a guitar with 5 frets and 1 string.

i already answered this question for you
get the Mexican Strat
don't repost a question when you have like 5 good answers already

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