I just bought my son an electric guitar. It's what he wanted for his 11th birthday.
Went to the guitar shop and got a set -- this deal here:
http://www.squierguitars.com/product...tno=0301620025
He's at a Scout meeting now, but I got it out and set it up for him. Heh heh. Such a burden, you know, testing it out to make sure it works OK.
I love these things. Set it right, and anyone can sound like they know what they're doing. Crimson & Clover, anyone?