^mismo. If you look hard enough, ok naman talaga. Before the internet, a lot of things are simple. Kesa gumastos ka para sa sta.mesa "class A" guitars, konting stretch lang sa budget, you get the cheapest playable and acceptable sounding guitar. May RJ logo nga lang.
Actually GAS never stops, but it has to start somewhere.
Instead of RJ les paul, save up for an Epiphone.
If you have epiphone, maybe look into MIJ les pauls
Kung may MIJ ka na, kaya mo na rin ang 2nd hand Gibson , kahit Studio
Kung Studio, better you save for a Standard or Traditional.
Kung may trad ka na, kelangan may Custom or Historic ka next
Historic already? Luthier-grade replicas are better
Have a nice replica? Time for a vintage burst.
If you have a vintage, is it played by someone famous?
What I'm saying, those who have like to step on those who don't. Always 'inferior' gear, when some are actually 'superior' to what they have. Simple lang ang electric guitar. Buy based on your requirements. Saken lang kung minimum requirements, it shouldn't get cheaper than an RJ. Nothing wrong with what it can provide, assuming you try out a few.