Ibanez PF2MH 3/4 Scale Acoustic Guitar - Natural

The PF2MH is a 3/4 scale acoustic built specifically for younger players and smaller-framed beginners who find a full-size guitar uncomfortable. The mahogany top and body produce a warm, pleasant tone that sounds surprisingly good for its size -- it is not a toy, it is a real instrument scaled down to fit smaller hands. The shorter scale length makes fretting chords and single notes much easier for developing fingers.

If you are shopping for a child who is starting lessons, this is a smart choice. The smaller body sits comfortably on a kid's lap, the string tension is lower so their fingers will not hurt as much, and the overall build quality means it stays in tune and plays properly. A proper starter guitar that young players can actually enjoy learning on.