I am buying an used electric guitar. It is a Fender Stratocaster. What things should i check for so im non getting ripped off? Tell me as much as you can :)

I want to play an electric guitar, but I don’t know much yet.
What are some good things to look for for a beginners guitar?
Also, I like death metal and power metal so what do I need to look for to find one that would be good at that?

for example , will i need pedals ? CAn i survive on the basic guitar , amp and cable?

Buying a new guitar. Haven’t played a six string before. I have a little bass experience. I rock at guitar hero. haha. I love music and i just need to know which is the best one to start on. O’ exact ideas for the first guitar are nice too. Acoustic or Electric…. You decide.

Im buying an electric guitar soon but i dont know what makes it good or bad like the details or the extras and my budget is £230 so i cant really buy anything too expensive but what should i look for in a guitar? and what good shops are there in london?

I have been looking around and reading up on guitars, and I have borrowed my cousins for now. When I buy a guitar, what questions should I ask. I’m buying my first electric guitar, but I have played the violin for 8 years. A person at a store told me I shouldn’t get a beginner guitar because I have musical experience. and where do you think I should buy the guitar ( ex. Guitar Center, etc… ) Thanks in advance!

Buying An Electric Guitar In Australia?

So I have a little knowledge from researching.
Is it best to buy a guitar online or at a shop?
Buy a starter pack or seperate parts?
What brand, guitar or pack?
Can I play with just the guitar and amp as a beginner?
Additional adivice welcomed

Buying A Electric Guitar For Beginning Players?

What is a good electric guitar to buy for beginners?

basically, what are the different things to consider when comparing buying two different electric guitars? I’ve been playing my acoustic Guild for about a year and now I want to switch to electric. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

What are some things you should keep an eye out for when buying an electric guitar for the first time and how much should it cost?