How long it takes to get good at playing the guitar, depends on how much you practice. You should be able to pick up basic chords and strumming patterns within three to six weeks. Here are some resources you can use to buy and play the guitar. You'll find acoustic and electric guitars , basses, amps, drums, keyboards and accessories. Downloadable sheet music and midi files from the largest digitized sheet music catalog on the web.
Musicians can download sheet music for their favorite songs and bands.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Playing the Guitar. Learn to read guitar music and play chord changes. Good down to earth playing advice for all styles. Practice all the most commonly played chords and combinations.