I play a Jackson and love it. My son plays a Ibanez. Both good guitars and you can get a decent Ibanez for around $200 and it sounds great playing 80's rock like Metallica, Ozzy, scorpions...etc. But your best bet is to go to a music store and try out some guitars and see what feels comfortable in your hands and also gives you a sound you like, depending on what your style of music is. We have a Guitar Center here and you can try out any guitar they have in stock. If you know an experienced guitar player bring them along with you, they can help with your choice. All in all it all depends on what you want to play for music and find the guitar that is comfortable and gives the sound you desire.