Here's what I would do with $600-
Guitar:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...tar?sku=512492
Amp:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...Amp?sku=483003
I've played that guitar before and for the price it is fantastic. I'm also pretty familiar with the Valvetronix amps and they sound very good. The Ibanez will be a stage-worthy ( maybe even recording-worthy ) guitar after you upgrade the electronics and hardware.