[jazztele]

no. i think the whole "you should start on an acoustic" mentality is pretty baseless.

the only thing about starting with an electric is the cost--you'll be out a guitar AND an amp if the kid doesn't stick with it...but then again, if he starts on an acoustic but really wants to rock and roll (although i find most kids at that age really don't know what they want to play, they're happy just to be making music) that acoustic will eventually end up collecting dust.

whatever you do--no first act mini size acoustics. they are the worst pieces of junk i've come across in my teaching...i've seen two now who's neck joints have failed and the neck physically seperates from the body. I think they're held together with elmer's.