It's a personal thing, and a psychologist would probably have something to say about it. Some people like to build houses, and other like to make toys. People who like to work large become frustrated with working small and vice versa. The sooner you find the scale that's right for you, the happier you'll be. Don't think you have to spend a fortune on expensive, exotic materials.
Beginners tend to become intoxicated by ebonies and rosewoods.
These woods are alarmingly expensive and very hard to work with. Think like Japanese woodworkers, who make the finest work out of the simplest materials. Finesse, not cash, makes the project. As often as not, these descriptions are malarkey. Don't believe that just because a tool was made overseas it's necessarily better than a cheaper American model.