Before I get too deep here, I know a first guitar should be a cheap one, but I also believe it should be something special to draw me to want to play more than a basic guitar would provide.
I have interest in the 2020 Epiphone Les Paul Modern as it has locking tuners, good pickups and good wood. I am also interested in Fender Special Edition Custom Telecaster FMT HH. Both are priced similarly. I have a music background and been in a band in years past (piano and drums experience). I have fairly large hands. I have a good friend who will help me pick a guitar out who has a $6,000 Gibson Les Paul and has played for 40 years.
My problem is that I can't get to a store due to the pandemic and must wait until they reopen. What other guitars should I consider or specs that should be important to me?
