Viewing guitars commonly used in rock for under $500...

• Epiphone Les Paul Standard at around $429
• Fender Standard Stratocaster (Maple Neck) at around $499
• Fender Standard Stratocaster (Rosewood Neck) at around $499
• Fender Standard Telecaster (Maple Neck) at around $499
• Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V at around $499