buying a guitar

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I need help. I know jack shit about guitars. My friend is offering to teach me, but I need a guitar (electric). (we plan to be in a band)


I need a electric guitar, a good one. Plus it needs to look good. But also not too high in price ($599+). It doesn't need to includ the amp, I already got one in mind/got one.

And do you have sugjestions on cables? I'm 6'2" and I came upon alot of 5 foot cables on some sites which i'm definitly not getting.

Plus any additional stuff I would need? (I need a case for carrying I know)

Asking not for flames, only help.

Thanks in advance.