As someone else said, I believe the answer you're looking for is Larrivee.
At the price range you mentioned I would be looking at the the Larrivee 3 series guitars. Check out
www.larriveeforum.com for more information from Larrivee-heads.
Or if you're interested in a Guild GAD-30 I'll be happy to sell you mine! It's spruce/mahogany with the antique burst finish that they don't make anymore.