[JohnR]

Originally Posted by Saltheart

I think I have an acoustic somewhere and you can have it free if you want. Let me know and I'll go looking for it if you want it.

Lessons are worth the money and also if you are paying for lessons you can insist he practices. Some instruction and lots of time practicing is what does the trick.

Personally I think the piano is the instrument to start on for a kid but its not cool like a guitar.

Might take you up on that

Originally Posted by RIJIMMY

John - I think you know but I've played and taught for over 25 yrs. The very best deal you can get IMHO is this Hohner. I bought it for my daughter and I play it all the time. for the price it cant be beat. I did a lot of research and it always get great reviews. strongly reccomend it!

Hohner HW03 3/4 Size Acoustic Guitar: Shop Guitars & Other Musical Instruments | Musician's Friend

How about a Classical? Sized in between the 3/4 and the Dreadnaught? Size wise That seemed good because he is almost 5' now