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What would be a good guitar?

I'm looking to buy a guitar for me and my bf to share. Thing is, I have no idea what to get and I want it to be a surprise when he gets back from Iraq.

So, obviously I've never played, but he has. He's played for about 6 years I think. I don't know what kind of bass he used to have. He said it was a crappy off brand that he only loved because it was his first. And he doesn't like fender so much. Idk why.

Any suggestions on what would be a good guitar for both of us? And if not, what would be good for him.
I'm going to look at used guitars. I would go as high as $350 but I prefer closer to $200..