i agree with the other replies..
either fernando, sx or greg benett.. [or ibanez
suprestrats]
fernando
- wood : 3.5/5
- hardware : 3/5
- craftsmanship : 3.5/5 (mejo limited ang finishes)
sx
- wood : 4/5
- hardware : 3/5
- craftsmanship: 3/5 (disappointed ako sa headstock... IMO.. walang kokontra)
greg bennett
- wood :4/5
- hardware : 4/5 (grover tuners agad.. + maganda din quality nung bridge etc..)
- craftsmanship : 4/5 (nice finishes + good looking headstock)
buying in the classifieds can be an option but you should research first about the guitar you wanted... mahirap kasi in your case, baka makabili ka ng maraming hidden issues...