Consistently excellent cheap used guitar models

[exileonmeatspace]

I always enjoy a good cheapie guitar especially if it's a consistently good guitar and not an unexpected unicorn. They can be had for little, enjoyed carelessly, and easily replaced if damaged/stolen/etc.

In my experience the best ones are not obvious, because they're under the radar with less mainstream demand. But conversely they need to have been mass produced in order to be readily available.

What are some models that fit the bill? I think a lot of MIA Peavey's, especially things like the Falcon, and MIJ Fernandes's. But curious to hear about others.

When I say cheap I really mean under $400, or often closer to $200.

 

[BFRaid]

I have an IYV that I absolutely love. The pickups could be a tad better, but it plays like a beast. I only need it for one song so $300 shipped fit the bill. I got it after playing a coworker's IYV Les Paul and ES335, both of which were very nice guitars and punched well above their sub-$200 price tag.

 

[newholland]

i seldom play a bad classic vibe, tbh, and my old stand by was a squier bullet.

 

[newholland]

ive also put a little work into cheap as chips tokais and some out with decent results.