Try talking to the guys over at Tarheel Music in Smithfield. They are great about answering questions and providing info. 8)
My son is interested so I have one for him and just needed to know if it would work for him. Thanks SS anyway called Tarheel Music. They said it is okay for a beginner. Hope ya got someone to grope ya.
About the only thing I know about guitars is that I don't know how to play the one I have. If he's just beginning, I don't recommend going out and buying a $5000.00 Martin, other than that, I'm pretty clueless. Mike