ArtieToo said:In the $100 range, its hard to beat the Johnson Strat in my sig. Look for the newer one, with an improved headstock, nicer logo, and the pups say "Designed by EMG" right on them.
The sunburst finish is outstanding.
Nate said:A good, cheap guitar you can pick up straight from the rack at the store and sonically murder people with: Ibanez RG321MH
AniML said:I got my G&L Tribute for $275. Easily better than a MIM strat and gives the MIAs a run for their (3 - 4 times as much) money