I'd have to agree that Larrivee is the best value in all-solids, but that's a higher price point. In the $500 and under range I'd recommend the Godin guitars, particularly Simon & Patrick and Seagull, depending on your ergonomic preferences. Normans are a little cheaper, I think, and also very nice. I had a Takamine in the $200-$300 range and it was nice, but the Godins were much better. My son plays an S&P w/ lam b&s and wants nothing else.
Actually, I think Seagull makes an all-solid at a few hundred more, and that may be the best single deal around.
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