City Music: SALE (recommendations Part 2)

If you don't mind that pointy outline, Charvel's Desolation (discontinued) DST1ST is definitely a value-for-money consideration. A sub-$400 instrument with a pair of EMGs on board, complementary cable & tuner in the package- awesome (bag not included). You might be distracted by that DST3FR there which is definitely more affordable but be wary of the FR Special bridge. 

Strictly personal- the FRS is on my unworthy list of guitar implements & it's not gonna be removed any time soon. The entire mechanism is a little stiff, implication- tuning stability is highly likely to be unreliable. The major upset are the zinc saddles. The locking mechanism here necessitates loosening & tightening. Many of us would have a tendency to over-tighten & the saddles will crack. If you decide to purchase the DS3TFR above, do keep this in mind.

SALE: City Music (recommendations Part 1)

I'm a fan of not-so-big acoustics namely because I can't handle those standard-sized ones comfortably. That's right, comfort handling affects playing proficiency & this will save you some performance blushes in terms of how much mistake you'd play on stage especially. This Custom MJ pair here is the perfect start for you if you wish to tread this path- solid top & a plug-in option, to me, these are essential. Please bear in mind that these are NOT travel-sized models. They are in-between models perfect for those of us looking for a less overwhelming outline while not wanting to sound too shallow. Look at that complementary instrument cable & guitar bag included in this offer- what have you got to lose?

SV Guitars: Year end promo 2015

That's right, ladies & gentlemen, SV Guitars had started the ball rolling with the store-wide promo as stated above. Plan early :-)

EDIT: Actually, Sound Alchemy was first on the SALE scene...