Sticking to the original thread query ;
    I have owned & played many different guitars in my 60-odd years,and at times of turmoil & financial stress, which have been frequent,I have always turned to the Yamaha range for a good solution to the "affordable solid-top" problem . Having said that,I have recently bought a Chinese- made Guild ( ie Fender) all-solid GAD 40,and I have to say that I am amazed at the quality,sound,and playability of the instrument -- OK,so it may not fall into the "cheap" bracket at a pre-owned £375-00,but it would be worth going without life's essentials ( Sugar,Fat,Caffeine & Alcohol)for a few weeks for--even the case is high quality !! I love it !
                  But,as I have done in the past,I would also consider another Simon & Patrick SP6 Cedar,or even a Washburn (pre-owned,of course ; they're cheaper !)