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Originally Posted by Savage Clone
Plus, super-cheap sets are usually not as "playable" as somewhat better ones, which can be frustrating and make the learning process more difficult. I know that after a few years of having a crappy guitar and then getting a nicer one, my playing improved drastically in a far shorter amount of time just by having an instrument that was "more playable."
Also, if you ultimately decide not to pursue it, a somewhat nicer set will retain more value and be easier to sell without losing a ton of money on the whole thing...
A nicer instrument is always a good incentive to work on your playing. Having a beginner's technique and skill is hard enough without having an instrument that sounds crappy and feels rickety.
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Ah, see, now I'm of the school that says it's better to learn on a crappy instrument, because the flaws and imperfections, once conquered, will make you a better player. The logic running that if you play a crappy guitar well, you'll play a good guitar better. And also, no harm done if you buy a low-price piece of shit and then give up and sell it, whereas it can be difficult to shift expensive things quickly. The price-drop in 'bought' to 'selling' on expensive gear can make the money lost seem a lot more.