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A V might come within budget but if he hasn't upgraded the amp already, then a better guitar will be largely wasted. If he still has the little Fender then it may be better to split the budget into say £500 for a guitar & £200 for a new amp, just as a ball park.
If it's the single cut shape of the Les Paul he likes then the two previous suggestions of Epiphone & PRS SE are sound. Both of which should be readily available used on Ebay/Gumtree & because they're lower priced to begin with, unlikely to be a target for the counterfeiters.
Combine one of those with maybe a Line 6 Amplifi 75 amp & I'd wager he'd be a very happy bunny indeed. Talking of Line 6, one of their JTV59 guitars should also be in budget used & would give him both the Les Paul shape & the sound of many other guitars as well by way of electronic wizardry! |
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