[Jahn]

right now this one is at the top of your budget, but worth it -

http://cgi.ebay.com/Guild-Gad-30R_W0...QQcmdZViewItem

made in china, but it's a Guild in spirit, and all solid woods and rosewood to boot and my fave size!

 

[ericlikeseatin]

another vote for a seagull s6. they sound as good as guitars twice the price (martins and taylors). i love my s6+ to death.