okay, ive agreed to comprimise, Tabitha (my wife) said i can get a nice beater or cheap electric with a small amp for the rest of the year, and then my budget cap significantly rises to $1000, and i can buy a better one with part of our income tax refund.....good ole uncle sam to the rescue!!!

So hopefully ill find something useful and a little high-end when that time comes!!! so now for the best beater for my buck search!!! haha
-Brad