Figure out what your budget is and look on websites like Musiciansfriend or GuitarCenter (or equivalent) to see what people are saying about the guitars in your price range. That gives you an idea of what guitars to check out and what to expect out of it, then go to the store and give them a try. If you have a friend who plays, bring them along as they can show you some chords or some basic fingerpicking riffs to help you determine if you like the sound of the guitar. If you don't have anyone, someone on the sales staff should be able to help. From there decide which one sounds and feels the best.
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