Try looking out for 2nd hand Jacksons, you should be able to get an MIJ Jackson for around 800. Why I like em?
Their weight-wise light - But sound badass heavy
The necks are not too thin and not too thick, very comfortable for shredding, Ibanez wizard necks and so darn thin i find sweep picking on them a challenge.
Jackson Floyds are stable as hell, I'm a hardcore trem abuser.
The stock pickups (other than the budget range JS series) are all darn good.