I would sugegst finding a kit project that most people recommend for a beginner, sich as the Bottleheads or Hagerman stuff. Get a decent soldering iron and good solder. I would also recommend a decent multi-meter. Then just go for it. Read up on the mods and changes that others have done, then consider which ones you might want to incorporate for yourself at this early stage. You can also do them later if you want, but it will cost more to go that route.
Expect to have problems, and expect to learn a lot as you trace them down and fix them. Then expect a huge pride of ownership thing to occur, and the itch to move on and play with something else.
Enjoy,
Bob
Expect to have problems, and expect to learn a lot as you trace them down and fix them. Then expect a huge pride of ownership thing to occur, and the itch to move on and play with something else.
Enjoy,
Bob