tried north of moat but no luck. mainly looking for a cheap beaten up guitar.

looking to buy 3, budget 2k each. will be burning it in a small gig show, so not much requirements as long as it is playable.

I bought my first bass here at a pawn shop. Maybe paid 2,000 baht.

The second hand market on the weekends (near Prince College, on the way to the bus station), has a stall selling used and new guitars. Prices aren't that great, but if he has something beat up, it might be cheap.

Look at all the vendors - they might have one. I bought mine from some little stall for 2000 baht about 5 years ago (Chinese Strat knock-off - actually plays really well).

Good luck