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I don't particularly think ukes are good starting points for guitars, but other people's experiences may well differ. As others have said, get a guitar suitable for the type of music she wants to play, and of a size that fits, and off she'll go...
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Although I think the Ukelele Orchestra of Great Britain are ace, I don't really see the appeal of them as an instrument. I think I've been put off by the whole faux-whimsical schtick that has led to so many adverts using ukelele music. Additionally I don't think they're a good starting point for guitar. Apparently they're difficult to keep in tune, which would be enormously frustrating. Just buy a small guitar, perhaps get it checked over to ensure the action's decent and crack on.
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Nope. Very much rock & roll / pop / daddy's random eclectic car CD, phone & iPod selection at the moment. I will look at steel string and electric (caught sight of an electric Uke in my travels also - but that would be ridiculous?). Ta