$$ value doesn't matter that much. I've played many cheap guitars that I thought were made better, felt and sounded better than mroe expensive guitars. I myself have a $400 Tele that I love. Can't put it down. On the other hand I have a $2200 Les Paul that I love and can't put it down either ( which makes playing live that much more difficult.....) Anyways. Ya..thats what i have, as well as a Tanglewood acoustic/electric.