well i checked a few different stores, and after debating on which guitar to buy for the past 8 months, i bought myself a Dean Dime Slime ML. Its a Dean From Hell except with the Dime Slime finish. I had to buy it online, though, no one has these in stores. i bought it off musicians friend along with Guyatone MO-3 micro octaver pedal. This i've never heard of, but it looked like fun, so i went for it.
i've still got some money left that i'm not quite sure what to do with yet. maybe a/some BKP's, maybe an OFR, and maybe a power amp. i'll decide after i play the guitar for a while.
i'll be sure to post some pics.