Yes Rangeroger the epiphones are real good and reasonable to.EJ there are all sorts of Fender makers as well as copies, USA, Texas, Texmex and mexican fenders made under licence, shipped and put together and finished of in different locations, real cheap are the Squire rnage of fenders made in india and china. It really is pay your money and take your choice. If you can afford it go for the bst. but there are so manny budget guitars that get fantastic reviews to choose from. If you have a good store and they let you try a lot of them that's really your best bet. Use different combinations of amp and guitar until you get the sounds you want.

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eric