After playing for a year, you have some ideas on what kind of guitar pleases you. Trust yourself to know what will work for you. Spend time in many music stores, playing as many different guitars as you can find. You will learn more in this way, about the kind of guitar you seek, than we can teach you here.

"Moderator"? :confused: Is this what we call "an amplifier"? While you are trying guitars in the music shops, you should also try different amplifiers. Some will sound better, to your ears, than others.

To reduce the amount of money you spend on these things, you should look also at used, not new, equipment. Some things that do not look pretty to the eyes, can sound wonderful to the ears.

It is good news to hear of a guitarist who is ready for better equipment. Good luck in your search.