New or Used:
It is very important to note that, as a beginner, you do not need a high-end guitar.
Low-end guitars Brands:
-Samick, ESP (ltd)
-Schecter
-Ibanez
-Yamaha
-B.C. Rich.
Especially that you’re not sure you’re not going to change your mind later about the instrument. So you don’t want to start with a $1,000 guitar.
At the same time, if you don’t know someone who is experienced with guitars and who can come along to try the guitar, you should stay away from used and very cheap guitars.