The Martin DR series is nice too. I tried the Epiphone in that price range and was not that impressed. The "Recording King" guitars are a thought, as are the Blueridge guitars. The Blueridge guitars are a little heavy on the finish, but sound really good. I don't know about the electronics available though in the Blueridge and Recording King guitars though. You would have to check it out.

Here is a Blueridge with onboard electronics. http://www.sagamusic.com/catalog/det...uctID=BR-343CE
the street price might be better than here. I don't know. EDIT: Sure enough. here is is at musician'as friend for under $700. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...r-gospel-model

Here is another Blueridge, not in the Gospel series, that is a little over $800. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...lectric-guitar

I know the Blueridge and Recording King guitars have been well regarded asian guitars in the acoustic world. The Recording King series looks a little more expensive on MF.

Here is a cool looking black Martin with Fishman electronics for $799. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...lectric-guitar Or a natural colored one: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guita...lectric-guitar

IMHO, hard to go wrong with a Martin these days. They are making some really good stuff.