I agree, I have a Art & Lutherie Ami which is my go to guitar to most often.

Thank you for all the suggestions! I really appreciate and will share the feedback with my friend.

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"If it ain't one thing, it's another."

at that age i was playing a stella harmony 3/4 size acoustic ... tolearn on. reasonably priced and if the kid quits ...like my brother did ... no big loss money wise...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/ ... 1000000000

This one is cheap but at least has some good review, unlike the 3/4 Dean I posted earlier.

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08 Fender Highway One Tele-Sunburst
09 Squier Custom Tele II-Blonde
04 Squier Standard Strat Antiqueburst
07 Washburn D10SCE natural with Rosewood backing
Fender Mustang II amp


Experience is the best teacher

Seagull Guitars (division of Godin) makes some pretty nice entry level instruments. You usually get a fairly good bang for your buck. They can be found at Guitar Center, ZZSounds, Elderley, Amazon and others.

http://www.seagullguitars.com/productlisting.htm

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Just think of how awesome a guitar player you could have been by now if you had only spent the last 10 years practicing instead of obsessing over pickups and roasted maple necks.