2k budget for beginner!! omg...some lucky guy u huh..give u some advice, how abt buying a beginner package first, and save the rest of the money for the time being..
Here goes.. correct me if im wrong..hee hee
below is the more balanced package for beginners everything should be less den 1K if u buy all brand new:
1.)squier strat or epip sg/Lp <<cheap but not crappy..wont spoil unless u drop ur guitar as often as u drop ur handphone..lol
2.)small multi effects(zoom,korg)<<dun buy stomp boxes first,so u can try many types of effects and understand them
3.)any 15watt-30watt practice amp (marshall,laney,orange,vox)
when u know more about guitar,amps,effects,pickups, modding ,marshall MG series sucks n stuff like the big bros who gave u suggestions den u buy the real deal .. u like greenday and saosin right den buy gibson LP.. or by den u think greenday is boring and satriani or vai is cool den u buy ibanez JEM77V or JS series.. good luck bro.. u will not regret taking up guitar!!!!!!Cheers!!