Guitar question / opinion?

I'd go to guitar center(or whatever your local music supermarket's named) with a friend who plays, and test drive some guitars. Do an A/B comparison- play the same music on the same amp with each guitar and see what you think, and get some input from your friend. A few hints- once you have your mind made up, go into the store on the last day of the month- the sales crew is looking to lock up their commissions for the month, and if you can point out a small ding or scratch in a floor model, that can be good for a 10%, maybe even 20% discount off the tag. Also, hold out for a free setup before you start talking discount-any decent store should include it with the price, and they should offer either a 14-day or 30-day period where you can bring the guitar back for adjustments to the action or intonation. If they don't, find a store that will. I'm saying this-and not making specific recommendations- because in your price range, there are a lot of options, depending upon what music you play, your playing style, and what you use for an amp. remember-if it doesn't feel good in your hands and it doesn't sound good to your ears, it probably won't be down the road.

Good Luck!

PS- I've edited this- I do think Godin electrics are worth checking out- it's the same company that makes Seagull and Art &Lutherie acoustics.They're made in Canada and assembled in New Hampshire- www.godinguitars.com I do like that Freeway Classic...)

Gretsch

http://www.gretschguitars.com/

Yo man The guitar you should boy is a Fender, they as low as ($199.99) dollars at the Guitar Store.

You could get an Ibanez (RG series), or a Flying V

I'd would absolutely have to say a jagstang! its kurt's design. and a damn sweet *** lookin guitar.

Here's some to think about.. since you don't want something everybody has

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-Mi...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-S320...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-C1...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/B.C.-Rich-N...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/B.C.-Rich-D...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/B.C.-Rich-I...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Schecter-S1...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/B.C.-Rich-S...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/PRS-Guitars...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gretsch-Gui...

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-SZ32...

All good guitars from reputable companies.