Viewing guitars commonly used in rock for between $500 and $1200...

• Paul Reed Smith SE Custom at around $600
• Martin D1 Acoustic Guitar at around $899
• Fender American Telecaster (Maple Neck) at around $1119
• Fender American Stratocaster (Maple Neck) at around $1119
• Fender American Stratocaster (Rosewood Neck) at around $1119
• Fender American Telecaster (Rosewood Neck) at around $1119
• Gibson Gloss Series 1968 Flying V at around $1119