I want to buy my son an electric guitar package

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Nowt wrong with Ibanez. They've got a great growl on the lower end and good, fast necks. Personally, as a lot of Corts are made in the same factory, I think that they are also well worth looking at, but technical specifications mean nothing if the sound is rubbish. Two identical guitars will sound different, so better to try before buying, which isn't a realistic possibility with online.

sorryaboutmywife

Ibanez are a good bet.