Lessons, alot of practice and play with others get in a band play with friends you will learn alot playin with others.

I recommend you pick up a copy of the Hal Leonard Guitar Method book. It will give you a structure to your studies, and you'll gain understanding as you practice.

http://www.amazon.com/Hal-Leonard-Guitar-Method-Complete/dp/0634047019/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234638494&sr=8-1

A related book I recommend is Music Theory for Guitarists: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask. It will complement the Guitar Method book very nicely.

http://www.amazon.com/Music-Theory-Guitarists-Everything-Wanted/dp/063406651X/ref=pd_sim_b_1

On top of that, play every day and have fun above all. Welcome to the forum!

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I really like all them "Aster" guitars. You know, like the Stratoc, Telec and Jazzm.