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Old 12-17-2014, 11:13 AM
GrandpaDave GrandpaDave is offline
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If it's supposed to be a surprise, I don't think you'd be doing him a disservice to purchase a nice Yamaha with a solid top and laminated back/sides.

There are plenty to choose from that are within the $375 budget you have quoted.

Have someone at the shop tune it up and play it for you. Purchase one that is new, and can be returned in case he hates it. (Which he won't.)

The three primary concerns you have purchasing a guitar at that price point: is the action low? does it hold tune? does it have a solid top?

If you can answer yes to all three then that's a good enough guitar to get him through until he either quits or wants a way better one.

Also, purchase him a couple variety packs of picks and a clip on tuner.
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