Gibson SG's are very nice guitars... i found a few LEFTYS for under 600 so you should find a good deal on a SG STANDARD. Depends on what kind of music you like to play... you can find a decent MESA amp head for around 1000 bucks, ebay is great... the other day i say a MESA combo amp with a PRS CUSTOM 24 for only 1000 bucks, dunno how much it is now...