I would definitely say take a look at Breedlove if you are okay with their 1 11/16s nut size. GC and MF have great sales on the Breedlove line right now, worth checking out. I have a Breedlove and it has a cedar top and sounds amazing. I just can't deal with the nut size anymore. I have heard great things from Yamaha but no real experience besides I used to want to buy one. I may give the line another look based on these posts.
I am going to be testing a Blueridge Parlor BR-371 up next to an Alvarez MPA70. I'll give you my verdict there. I can't find what most of these people are claiming are $1000 guitars; namely Larivee and Eastmans. They are generally above that price point and I have been frantically searching; albeit for Parlors and OMs with slotted headstocks. Nevertheless I have seen a multitude of brands and guitars and their prices.
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