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Gibsons are really expensive. Up to $1000! Fenders are cheaper (a Stratocaster is about $300, I think) but they are great and reliable. Gibson models (especially the Les Paul model) are actually heavy for a guitar. They may weigh about 8 or 9 pounds. Fenders are much lighter. If you want a Gibson, but aren't willing to spend a ton of money, then you should get an Epiphone. They look like Gibsons but they are very cheap. They are great guitars, and are pretty awesome for "knockoff guitars"

I have an black Epiphone SG (around $200-$300) and a Fender Jag-Stang (I got one used on eBay for $599)