what type of guitar should a beginner buy
If you are a beginner and want a cheap electric guitar I suggest you buy a Squier (Fender), an Epiphone (Gibson) or an Ibanez. Those are nice beginner guitars. If you are an intermediate or advanced guitar player check out the list below at #12 for quality brands.
The Epiphone Les Paul 100 is a versatile rock guitar suitable for beginners who love the sounds of hard and classic rock. Featuring two humbucker pickups for beefy rock tones that are thicker and deeper than the Telecaster above, the Epiphone Les Paul 100 is a solid choice for the beginner.