That's a point...£60 - £100 (according to XE.com) is about $104 - $174 (US), if that makes it any easier...(although cheaper if the quality is there is more than acceptable!)

Blues - would you recommend any particular model, or have they only got so many for around $99?

I think she's looking to buy him an acoustic, does this improve the situation at all?

Thanks.

Chris.