I didn't upgrade Burning Rapier until 54. Sad I know, but a Crystalline Spider Fang will definitely hold you over until you get your epic. I'd get a .5 weapon or better for offhand to go with that, like a Crystalline Short Sword. Then just fill out your slots with cheap str gear as you can. 50+ you'll start making a ton of plat and looting upgrades at the same time simply by grouping in dungeons, and by then you'll have a real good idea of what you want for upgrades.
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