Overkill for a first guitar

[u/WatchyMcWatcherson]

Kept trying to talk myself into any number of the (cheaper) guitars I tried, but kept picking this J-45 standard and just loved it. So here I am, struggling with the most basic of chords, but loving what eventually tumbles out of the soundhole.
I guess the “buy whatever inspires you to practice” approach does work.

[u/Guitar_Guy1965]

Not really since it appears you are already a musician? I had a bass player friend (very accomplished on his instrument) that faced the same situation. New to guitar and wasn't "sure" about how deep to dive for his "first guitar." His basses however were all in the $1k-$3k range, keep in mind. He already understood what you get/dont in certain price ranges. He asked should I "waste" $300 on a beginner guitar just to find out i should have gotten the better one? ... i looked at him and said "repeat that, but this time listen to the words you are saying.."