Originally Posted by: 7earitupWhat Ibanez models do you recommend? I want something that I can play with my stubby fingers =) As far as sound, I would like a guitar that can handle anything, from metal to funk to the blues and back again.

Entry level Ibanez is the RG120. Check it out, it's only $200 which is not bad for a starter guitar. You get 24 jumbo frets, a standard tremelo system (the floating systems in the pro models cost more than this guitar!) and an slim RG style neck.

http://www.music123.com/Ibanez-RG12...167511.Music123
BTW, this is the cheapest Ibanez I have ever seen, start here and the transition to any model above will be very easy.

Here's a great deal I just found for a starters kit, $299 for an Ibanez guitar, 15 watt amp, tuner, gig bag, headphones, pics, leads etc
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/prod...kage?sku=518877

No trem system which is probably easier for a beginner for tuning etc plus you won't actually be able to properly use a trem system for at least 2 years
after starting to play - it's very difficult to master, only highly advanced players can do it properly.

The pickups are bound to be muddy in any entry level guitar to a trained ear but you can upgrade them easily at any stage (you have to be a pretty good player before you will notice any difference from pickups anyway).