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Originally Posted by nightchef
For indie rock, another thing to consider would be a Squier Affinity Jazzmaster -- it has a little more of that "pawnshop vibe" than most guitars in this price range. (I've never played one, FWIW.)
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Agreed. That, or a Squier Jaguar depending on whether he wants a whammy bar.
Check Craigslist, Facebook marketplace, etc for a used one as new is pretty much going to blow the $500 budget.
FWIW, I saw a gen 1 Fender Mustang amp today on Craigslist for $80. It’s a decent amp that will be plenty loud to make his parents miserable
and it has a headphone jack for silent practice. It also has an aux input to practice with an iPhone/iPad/etc. Check the Mustang carefully if you find one as the input jack breaks away from the PCB if you aren’t careful.