[Don 944 LA]

here's a little bit to think about.
I've been playing for 19 years.. and have become quite good. I have been in bands before and even play the newest hard stuff..

Anyway, early on in my learning, I gave it up dozens of times. If it wasn't for the determination to succeed and actually hitting milestones where things just came naturally, I would not be playing today..

So, if your son doesn't seem to follow through on things, it may just be a bad idea.
Chicks also don't care if you play " My Dog has fleas " or a popular song, just that you play..

Just some thoughts.... Don

Get him a 7-string.. if he learns that, he's ahead of the curve..

(edit)
Acoustic ... you get to hear the screaching sounds that make the ears bleed.
Electric ... some very good headphone amps ( Korg ) that re-create a guitar rig ... silence is golden...