I have been playing since I was 12, so about 11 years. My first electric was a mexi strat. Never owned a tele but have played a couple!

Gotten a couple new ones over the past fews, all of which have been acoustic-electric hybrids. Nothing fancy, my latest was an ibanez which was around $350 (i am on a budget), but I love it..totally rejuvenated my love for guitar playing.