I’m with those who suggest taking the trip to one or more music/guitar stores to try out different gutters. While buying a used guitar is definitely more economical, I think it’s a better route for someone with has already developed a sense of likes/dislikes. Acoustic and electric guitars are all in the “guitar family,” but at the same time they are very different.
In my opinion, there really is no substitute for going to a well-stocked guitar store and trying out a bunch of guitars in one sitting. That way, you can start to develop your own preferences for things like nut width, neck shape, body size and shape, tone, etc. You can’t get those from YouTube videos or from other people’s recommendations online.
The good news is that there are a lot of really good guitars in your price range, so I’m sure you’ll be able to find a guitar that you love.
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