Please help in what acoustic guitar to buy?

Question: Please help in what acoustic guitar to buy!?

My 12 year old, 5'6 son is going to take guitar lessons!. I need a cheaper acoustic guitar to start!. If he stays with it of course I will hook him up with what he wants!.
I saw a deal for a 38 in!. guitar for 40!.00!. Is that a full size!? He is a pretty big boy!.
also, is there anything I need to beware of even though the guitar appears to be new!? Thanks so much in advance!!Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Hi Bella

If the boy is 5'6, get him a full size!. They cost roughly $100 !. At least, he will learn correctly with the right hand position!.

If the guitar is too small, he will outgrow it and will have to re-adjust his playing which can discourage him!. Takaminie make a beautiful guitar for $100-125 and will last him a couple of years!.
Plus, it has a good re-sale value so you won't lose too much if you decide to sell it to upgrade!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It all depends on how many frets it has!. If it has at 20 frets( the bars on the guitar) then it should be fine!.Www@QuestionHome@Com