I have a $2000 strat- and a $90 camping guitar I bought on sale at GT. Guess which I play more? Yep- the $90 one. It stays in tune more and tone wise, I can't really tell much difference. The strat looks nicer I suppose. The set up, action, pups and it's ability to stay in tune is what makes the instrument more enjoyable to play- at least for me. If you like your guitar, treat it to a tune-up and keep it. Eventually, you can get another one if you want to. Instead, I would apply that $ to an FM3 (assuming electric)- but that's just me.