Get thee to eBay for something gently used. There you will find Gibson LG-0s (some of them all-solid, some with lam. sides) and Martin D-15s within your price range--and maybe even satin Larrivee Parlours or "03" series, perhaps even first-generation Taylor 214s and 210s. But if you are looking for a "beater" that will see a lot of beach, BBQ and campfire rather than performing duty, why require an all-solid guitar? Yamahas (especially the Costco specials for half what you're looking to spend), Seagulls and Simon & Patricks, even Taylor Big Babies/110s and Martin laminateds would all serve you as well sonically and more durably than all-solid wood guitars. IMHO, Blueridge and Epiphone guitars, especially the dreads, can be very heavy relative to their size--sturdy but a PITA to haul.
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