Then I started playing with a PRS Tremonti and was very impressed. It had very good sound, it had a volume knob (that acually responded), and three tone knobs. I also really like the Les Paul like shape, and also had a fixed bridge which would come in handy for the lower tuning metal I throw in sometimes because it takes forever to tune a guitar in different tunings that has a trem. All in all I liked it, and it only costs about $470 which I think is pretty good because it has great sound and has everything Im looking for.
So for now my final verdict is A PRS Tromonti ($470) and a Line 6 Spider II 1 12 Combo ($300). Keep in mind that I am a still somewhat of a beginner, and only was willing to spend $1000 on a guitar only if I liked it a ton. For now I think that a tremonti will do. Also Ill either sell or keep my Mex strat(for a 2nd guitar). If anyone thinks this is a bad choice please let me know.