What's the best electric guitar under $450?

That's hard to answer without knowing what kind of music you like or want to play.

In general, I would say the best one is the one that feels comfortable in your hands and sounds good in your ears. In other words, play as many in your budget range as you can get your hands on and buy the one that feels/sounds the best.

Good luck.

I would say a Fender Mexican Strat (if you can find it at that price) or an MVG Les Paul (that's what I have). Rondo music also sells these Les Paul copies that are really really great for the price and way better than an epi. Epi LP's are cheap junk.

I can't recommend this one enough
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It sounds incredible.

Yep, one of the Mexican made fenders is going to be the best.

I have a Mexi Strat I bought from Guitar Center for about $250 I think. It was definitely less than $400 and lightly used.

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Been looking at Epiphone SG's. Whatcha got?

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What type of music do you play? A strat is not better than an SG. It is better at certains things than an SG and vice versa. A strat is incredibly versatile however in the right hands. If it's a first guitar, I would no doubt about it look into a Mexican Strat and one with a humbucker in the bridge for the most versatility. A strat will let you tackle any type of music you want, even metal with a humbucker in bridge (Iron Maiden!). If you are more into heavy rock and metal, then a dual humbucker guitar would prlly be a wise investment. At that price point I would look at a PRS SE series guitar or possibly a few ESP-LTD guitars. I would not look at an Epiphone, and if it's the Gibson line you want, save up and get a Gibson Studio Model.

PRS SE Custom 22

Fender Mexican Strat

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What type of music do you play?

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Probably blues and classic rock type stuff. I guess the Strat may be the way to go.

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So why is the Strat so much better than the SG?

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I don't care for strats at all.

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Probably blues and classic rock type stuff. I guess the Strat may be the way to go.

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Cant really go wrong with a strat and every decent guitarist and guitar collection should have at least one. It's so ingrained in music culture. I am a Les Paul player personally, but I also have an American Strat, a custom Tele, and have owned 4 PRS's, multiple Les Paul's of all levels, and Charvels. Cant go wrong with an entry level Strat. If you get a good one, you will never outgrow it.

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