[Les Paul]

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Roland-Micro-Cube-Battery-Powered-Amp-with-COSM-and-Effects?sku=480196

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation/fender--electric-guitar?N=100001+304275+200984

I would start with that first Fender there. That little Roland has some effects built in, is very portable, light and cool.

If you don't have the patience to stick with guitar you can hang it on your wall easier than an acoustic.

They haven't been making Strats for 52 years for no reason. And when you get good you need one of these.http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Les-Paul-Standard-Premium-Plus-Electric-Guitar?sku=517185

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Marshall-1959SLPX-Head-and-1960AV1960BV-Cab-Full-Stack-Package?sku=482702

And you'll be a rock and roll star.