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Originally Posted by SpanishArmada  Well, of course those are a bit more specialised. I the eastern ones are alright pieces of wood, they're just really limited in genre for a person who's just starting learning (and probably even properly appreciating) music. Also, learning is a lot easier sitting down if you're an awkward teenager, so you don't want a spikey Warlock digging into your leg 
A strat shaped body is a safe bet for comfort and the all important cool factor  |
Can't go wrong with superstrats IMO.
I find Warlocks pretty comfortable to be honest. The mid-priced models aren't bad.
The cheap ones which I'd consider 'starter' guitars aren't worth it atall. Nothing to do with versatility or anything: they are just terrible instruments and something far superior can be had instead for equal price or even less!