if you're looking for an inexpensive guitar you might want to check out the kramer striker. I ALMOST purchased it. I've heard great things about it and the people that own it say it feels every bit as good as a $600.00 guitar

http://www.kramerguitars.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=328
http://www.kramerguitars.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=486

Here is a forum for all the kramer owners

http://www.kramerforum.com/forum/

Good luck!