Robert, I am VERY happy with my new Washburn D10 Quilt Top. Probably the best amplified acoustic tone I've heard in a guitar at this price point (should be able to pick one up for under $500). I would have no problem recommending it. I've always been a fan of Yamaha acoustics as well.
EDIT: A friend of mine has another Canada-made acoustic from Garrison. Very bright tone that would be good, I think, in a live setting. Might not be as warm sounding as you might want for studio work though. The internal composite construction is less susceptible to changes in temperature and humidity making it ideal for outdoor gigs (I've tested this around the campfire at the lake ) On that note, I've heard a couple Rainsong composite guitars and thought they'd make good road-warriors (not cheap though).
As mentioned in another post, I've also done a little horse trading and picked up a Washburn WA30 acoustic amp for my Vox AD30VT. It seems (as one might expect) very well matched to the electronics of the D10.