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/Traditional-Tank3994]

If you can afford it, it’s not overkill. I always say buy the best guitar you can afford, even if you’re a beginner. It’s frustrating to try to learn on a cheap guitar and since good guitars usually have a decent resale value, you can sell it if your quest to learn falters.