The Deuce: I second Phil's opinion. Let the kid choose which style he prefers.

My daughter loves her Yamaha TRBX305 (5 string) - illinibone Yesterday, 11:43:28
- So between what you and others have said it looks like 500-800 is the sweet spot.* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes Yesterday, 12:35:26
  - That's the first level step up sweet spot. - Illiniphil Yesterday, 12:43:21
    - Thats fine when the time comes - ISeeDeadHawkeyes Yesterday, 16:57:42
    - this^* - illinibone Yesterday, 13:05:09
Can't go wrong with a Fender Precision Bass or Jazz Bass. - Illiniphil Yesterday, 10:32:53
- This...I bought a Japanese made Fender Jazz Bass (MIJ) for like 600-650 bucks... - haighter Yesterday, 11:14:15
- Thank you sir.* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes Yesterday, 10:57:09
  - I second Phil's opinion. Let the kid choose which style he prefers. - complainant Yesterday, 12:29:27
I can't give you any recs but that's very cool. Looking like a pro!* - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 10:21:59