[CanuckTodd]

Hello forumites,

This is probably one of those "how long is a length of a string" questions, and the answer will be... it depends on.. it depends on.. it depends on.. but here goes:

For the past couple of months, I've been "borrowing" my neighbour's electric guitar. I had it restrung, had it cleaned and adjusted, but we had a jam session in his backyard this weekend and I brought it back. Now I'm electric-less.

I'm starting to shop around for a basic electric, but don't know what's good / bad or what to look for. I've tried some Fender Squire's for about $199 and some other low-end models, (Epiphone made in Korea models), and they don't sound great, but that could just be my playing.

Is there a standard fare, entry level electric, all purpose guitar, that doesn't sound wretched, is durable, and produces a decent sound?

I'd be willing to spend a few hundred bucks, but not thousands because I primarily play my acoustic with built in pick up through my acoustic amp.

I appreciate any advice and feedback that you folks can offer up.

I'm based in Canada, not far from Toronto and there are lots of guitar shops within striking distance.

CT