The ESP/LTD Truckster is a hard guitar to find... I've only seen one in person. I played it and sure enough I liked it. The finish is suppose to resemble a guitar that has been played and beat up for many years. I like that in a guitar... If I could past in a pic of one of my strats you would be able to see what I mean... But the other guitars that were suggested are great guitars too. Just make sure you don't sell yourself short. With that kind of money make sure you find something thats giong to fit your taste and playing style... not just currently... but will be able to work nicely if you start to get more into different genres...