Hello Robert,
best choice in my opinion is the Les Paul made by a UK company called Vintage. They export in all countires and have of course distributors throughout the world.
They have a nice reliced 59 Paula for 395€ approx. 550 USD. The unreliced version goes for approx. 480 USD.
http://realguitars.de/htm/electrics.htm
Take a look at the VINTAGE ICON SERIES - it is unbelievable value and craftsmanship for this price.
Here's also the link to the company itself:
http://www.jhs.co.uk/vintageelectric.html