I am not a guitar player, however my inlaws have owned a guitar store for 35+ years and now my BIL has the business. Last year my son wanted an electric guitar for Christmas. Of course it was easy for us!
Here is my advice: 1. Buy from a small business/local. The people who own the business are very knowledgable and want you to return to buy again. They are invested in you because you support their livelihood. They will also service your guitar and usually subcontract teachers for lessons.
I would visit a couple of places first before you decide where you would get a gift certificate. I am not saying that a Guitar center isn't the way to go, just find the right salesperson.
2. Get a gift certificate. A guitar is a personal thing. It needs to fit and feel right to the owner. Not to mention all of the colors you can choose from in electrics! You can wrap up a guitar ornament and put the gift certificate in an envelope. Agreed with Ms May, you will be looking at around $250 for just the guitar. You can get a second hand amp.
Have a wonderful holiday and your husband will be a lucky man Christmas morning!
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I am not a guitar player, however my inlaws have owned a guitar store for 35+ years and now my BIL has the business. Last year my son wanted an electric guitar for Christmas. Of course it was easy for us!
Here is my advice: 1. Buy from a small business/local. The people who own the business are very knowledgable and want you to return to buy again. They are invested in you because you support their livelihood. They will also service your guitar and usually subcontract teachers for lessons.
I would visit a couple of places first before you decide where you would get a gift certificate. I am not saying that a Guitar center isn't the way to go, just find the right salesperson.
2. Get a gift certificate. A guitar is a personal thing. It needs to fit and feel right to the owner. Not to mention all of the colors you can choose from in electrics! You can wrap up a guitar ornament and put the gift certificate in an envelope. Agreed with Ms May, you will be looking at around $250 for just the guitar. You can get a second hand amp.
Have a wonderful holiday and your husband will be a lucky man Christmas morning!