What Guitar Should I Get?

-I'm a beginner and I was just wondering when I get good enough to get an electric guitar what kind should I get. I don't want something over around $500. I do want something with quality though. If there aren't any like that it's fine. Just some recommendations of brands or models would be nice.

Thanks,

P.S. This wouldn't be my only guitar, just one that I could learn on.a nice fender would be good or something acoustic, if you are getting an acoustic, get an epiphone. A fender strat is perfect for beginners and you can ask someone at the guitar store what amp would be cheap and appropriatehttp://www.guitarcenter.com/Schecter-Gui鈥?/a>