[LockeJET]

Originally Posted by Borgoguy

One of the worst ways to introduce a kid to guitar is buying cheap (and cheaply made) instruments. Most likely, they will not be set up correctly (strings set too high which makes pressing the frets for notes difficult and painful), which will frustrate your aspiring musician. This is the most common reason kids quit playing/lessons.

Best advice I can give you is to find a REPUTABLE guitar shop in your area, NOT GUITAR CENTER, which is a factory designed to sell, not instruct. Such a place will be able to guide your decision and, even if you spend a few bucks more, set up the instrument properly with good strings, etc...

If you're looking to purchase via internet, I would direct you to Sweetwater. (http://www.sweetwater.com/) The place is not about selling you something you don't need/want/or can't afford. I've purchased through them and was always assigned a guitar tech who was both fair and instructive. Plus, free shipping both ways and no sales tax.

Good luck. let us know how you make out.

Thanks!