Wow... 5 months on the board and not a single response ??? This is uncommon for the folks around here.
Well, better late than never I guess.
My take on this would be to buy a double cutaway if that's what you're really looking for.
You're clearly looking for a Les Paul copy type guitar that won't break the bank.
Ibanez guitars have always impressed me as being solid 'good value' guitars.
I just searced out this one which is a double cutaway, set neck, mahogony body with an arched top.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ar?sku=517965X
Without doing an extreme modification, it would be easier to sell off if it doesn't meet your needs in the future.
Hope this helps...
Cheers!
Gearlist:
Electric: Ibanez 'AS103', Fender Dlx Nash Pwr Tele, Fender Squier '62 JV Strat, Squier '51, Squier 60's Classic Vibe Strat, Epi Elite LP Studio, Hagstrom Swede Acoustic: Larrivee LV-03RE, A&L AMI, Yamaha FG340-T Bass: Yamaha BB 450 Amps: Roland JC-120, JC-50, Peavey Classic 30, Fender Super Champ XD Pedals: Marshall Guv'nor Plus, Danelectro Cool Cat Drive, Transparent Overdrive, Digitech Digiverb, Bad Monkey, Ibanez TS-9, Boss AC-2, CE-5, CS-2, DD-3, DF-2, DS-1, FV-100, GE-7, OC-2, PSM-5, SD-1, TU-2, DVM~BYOC 'Lush Puppy' Chorus