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Usually when people ask this question I respond with something like guitars are very personal, and it's up to the individual to find an instrument that's right for him etc.
But under the circumstances, since you're going a good deed for another and probably want to surprise him, I can only list brands with a good reputation. I'm sure he will greatly appreciate and love any instrument that you get him.
Good brands include Gibson / Les Paul, Washburn, Fender, Ibanez, ESP. There's tons of others but those are among the more popular and solid brands.
You'll want to stick to a 6 string guitar, since that's most likely what he plays. Try to get something that's manufactured in the U.S .. if it's made in Korea, Mexico or Japan it was most likely assembled with cheap labor and parts to cut on costs.
Stick to mom and pop shops rather than shopping at really large chains. You're far more likely to have a real musician sell you the guitar rather than some sales person that doesn't know the first thing about the instrument.
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