Well ponyone second hand is a good idea, but in my area even if you can buy second hand something , it will still cost you alot... here gibson sg costs at least 1000$
and only the rich people or those who play more then 3-4 years buy one...
but actually i think like most of you that if you are good people will here with any guitar... although when i'm playing in other places with good amps i can tell i have better sound...