u/MapTerrible4321

I want to start lessons this year for the electric guitar. I haven’t bought a thing yet but have been doing research and looking at recommendations online. I’ve decided on the Pacifica 612v (Indigo or Teal) and have made lists of everything I might need. Based on your experience, if you had to buy everything from scratch, what would your ideal shopping list be (within a reasonable budget)? I’m in the UK.

This is what I’m thinking so far:

Guitar - Yamaha Pacifica 612v. I prefer the indigo but the teal is currently on offer for £699 and the indigo has just gone back up to over £800. I wasn’t planning on buying just yet but the offer may mean that changes.

Amp - I’ll be practicing at home so I thought the Mustang Mini Micro Plus would be a good choice. Previously on at £109 but has jumped up to £115.

Gig bag - Really want the Gator GT Electric GRY transit serial but it’s £97 and not sure if I can justify the price. Now everything else (at cheaper price) I’ve seen looks shit in comparison.

Picks - I’ll probably start with the Dunlop Variety at about £7.56 and will try out others on my list at some point.

Headphones - no idea. I’ve been looking at open back ones but I don’t want anyone to hear me so need to start looking again.

Strings - Will likely start with Ernie Ball but I’ve got a list of others I’ll try. D’Addario, Elixir etc.

Winder, string cutter, strap, stand, cleaning items, jack etc. - I’ve had a general look at these but nothing standing out here. Anything I’m forgetting? I have no previous experience at all so not looking at pedals etc. just basics to get started.

Does anyone have the MMM plus and have any issues seeing the display i f it’s plugged into the bottom of the guitar? I’ve seen someone has invented a clip for it which attaches to the guitar strap but it’s on Etsy and the seller doesn’t deliver to the UK. Is it awkward using the tuner from that angle?

What does your list look like?

Any advice or suggestions welcome.

Thanks