Yeah...I`d go for the Tremonti se. I have also played one of these, and they truly are killer.
I am not too keen on any signature guitars though, I think I guitar should suit you and not your idols ( but if it does both, then, GREAT) I am pretty sure you will be able to find some other nice guiatrs though, I think there are some guitars in that price range that are much nicer than Prs se`s and Epi`s, maybe look at high-end Corts or summin like that, but, If you are hell-bent on an Epiphone or Prs, take the Tremonti man.
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