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I concur with everything that Dad has said above. I have owned a Tanglewood in the past and wouldn’t hesitate to include them in any search for a new acoustic guitar, they really punch above their weight. Your choice of a Dreadnought style guitar is wise, as this really is a great all rounder for strumming, fingerpicking and all and any stops in between.

Good evening, @emzella , and ... Plenty to read and amuse you here, and lots to learn and share. You will want an electro-acoustic if you intend to play in public, amplified, either by your own amp (there are specific amps made for this purpose...) or by sending the guitar signal to a PA system. It is also a useful feature if you intend to record the guitar, at home or in a studio. You don't need an electro-acoustic if you have no intention of any of that. An acoustic (with no electronics...) can serve for any of the previous uses, with an external microphone; this is another 'rabbit hole', though. An acoustic is fine, simple, and will have easily enough 'features' to contend with whilst learning. The model pictured is from a reputable maker (Tanglewood; I have one myself, as my 'go to' guitar...). There's no need to pay for facilities you'll not need; the difference in price would be better spent choosing a model higher up in the range. If you're beginning, I would highly recommend finding a decent tutor for a few lessons from the outset; a lot of time and trouble will be saved. It's a worthwhile investment. If you intend to leave home with the instrument, invest, also, in a suitable gig-bag, or hard case. Ask again if there are any other issues the Forum can help you with, and Good Luck on your adventure.