How many of your play instruments?

Guitar--classical and pop styles, a bit of everything except flamenco. Have played electric guitar in bands at venues in the largest cities of the US. Violin and viola--classical, just well enough to play at weddings. Mandolin and dobro--well enough to play with local singer/songwriters.

I enjoy playing and listening to my system pretty much equally.

My stereo is under 5k but sounds fantastic to me. I spent months choosing speakers and had help with the electronics.

I used to play trumpet and piano but now only,the cuica. I own three.

Im still in the process of learning to play piano. I would like to learn guitar as well...any tips from fellow goners on which guitar model to select for starters will be most valued :P

I am a trombonist, but my son mow has my horns after an accident caused a Bell's Palsy which of course affected my embrouchure. Nevertheless, I am also a choral singer (low bass) and I sing regularly. I would hate to choose between listening and performing. If I had to, I would prefer singing to listening. Being part of the "corporate body," as Robert Shaw described it, doesn't have a counterpart in listening, however moving a performance might be to listen to.

Singlendedsingle: what is your budget--and do you want to start with acoustic or electric? Some info about your musical preferences might help as well.