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Old 12-13-2011, 09:09 PM   #1
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John get an electric!

When I started playing bass at age 11 I got a 3/4 neck size.

Get something comfortable and half way decent.

You're going to have to take him with you to see what fits.

He's at that age where he you might be better off getting him a full size, really depends on his height/arm length.

Plus that will save you money when he grows out of the 3/4 in 6 months.

You can get killer package deals this time of year. Get a small amp that has a head phone jack so he can play and not disturb any one.

Get a crate amp and entry level name brand guitar that way it's worth something if he sticks with it and wants to upgrade or if he doesn't you can recoup some money.

A lot of the good shops will sell you a package, guitar, amp, strap, case, some books and lessons.

Good luck and rock out!
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Old 12-13-2011, 09:16 PM   #2
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OK, teasing a little more info out, he wants an accoustic (and I'll keep an eye out for an Electric )

This has good reviews for a 3/4 size : Ibanez IJV30 Quickstart 3/4 Acoustic Guitar Pack and more Value Package Acoustic Guitars at GuitarCenter.com.

Full size might be a bit much and $120 now is still $80 next year if he goes bigger... Hmmmm

Perhaps I'll drag him to Guitar center - though that would spoil any surprise...

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Old 12-13-2011, 09:27 PM   #3
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Perhaps I'll drag him to Guitar center - though that would spoil any surprise...
Don't worry about the suprise spoiling. coming from a recently former kid; you know what would be a bigger suprise? dad being all excited to give you a suprise and the suprise not being what you wanted.... lol take him to the store!

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