Hey, M29, I saw a Samick parlor sized guitar today that exactly fit your niche and price. Although it was a steel string acoustic, the neck met the body at the 12th fret, like a classical. It was a very pretty guitar, and the best part was that it was going for $79.99 BRAND NEW at a local guitar shop. I played it, and while it wouldn't go toe to toe with a D-28V Martin, it also didn't have the plus two grand price tag either!
Remember that acoustic guitars are more labor intensive to build than their solid-bodied counterparts, and their overall tonal qualities are far more dependent on the materials used, so do take that into consideration when making your choice.
I concur regarding Seagull guitars. I had an S6 a number of years ago (it was a Spruce top w/Mahogany back and sides), and can definitely vouch for their quality. If not for it being a dreadnaught, I'd still own it today.
Another guitar to take a serious look at is the Blueridge. These are made in China, and they are made to go head on with Martin, at a fraction of the cost. My friend just picked up what would be the equivalent of the OOO-45 (BR183), and it is an absolutely fabulous guitar. If you want something equivalent to the OOO-18, check out the BR43.
If you're just looking for something to beat up on around the campfire, and max tonal quality is not at the forefront, go for the $79 Samick, or another similarly priced guitar. If you also want something that you don't have to be ashamed of on stage, then kick it up a notch, and look at the Seagull and Blueridge.
Rob Smith
I AM the bass player!
GUITARS: '93 ZON Sonus 4, '85 G&L L-2000 (Mahogany), '05 Schecter Stiletto Custom 4, '06 SX SJB-62MG (Fretless), '07 Squier Bronco (project), '06 Ibanez AEB10E-BK acoustic bass, '70s Epiphone OO-sized acoustic, '94 Peavey Reactor (extreme makeover edition)
AMPS: '03 Ampeg BA115 bass combo, '86 Peavey MkIV Series 400 bass head, SWR Workingman's cabs, 2x10" & 1x15", '00 Peavey Micro Bass