Thanks for the advice everyone, I'm now really considering biting the bullet and getting something a little more expensive (those BMIs do look like a good option). I'm thinking that Pedal Steel could be something that I get pretty serious about so maybe that's the way to go. If I can't find what I'm looking for I'll probably just get the StageOne to tie me over, if I outgrow it then I can probably trick a friend into buying it.
I have no worries about getting gigs, I have a total Jon Graboff thing going that will make people instantly trust my playing abilities (even if I am rubbish)
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