my first bit of advice is never and i mean never buy a bloke a guitar or any other electrical instrument! i did, then it was a case of he needed a power amp, speakers and a recorder to record their live performances! ok they are not that bad as a group its just the hassel that comes with it! he now has 9 guitars yet he can only play one at a time. i have to walk side ways into my kitchen as it is packed with huge speakers and a rack mount! so take it from me put your foot down at the start! hes lucky i love him!!