I got a Gibson Les Paul Goldtop '57 reissue for about $2200 (I think). I bought it for colectability more than anything else, beautifull looking guitar but when it comes to playing its not my style at all - it has a very thick neck and a not so wide fretboard, fixed bridge and burstbucker pickups - not very high output. It all comes down to feel - no matter what guitar you get make sure you try one out before you buy it especially if you are going via ebay or an online shop.