Can get an Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top @ around $800, Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plain Top @ around $760 from either Standard Value or Guitar77.
OR
PRS Singlecut SE @ around $900 - $950, SE Tremonti @ around $900 - $950 from Davis.
If you ask me, I would recommend either the Epiphone guitars or the SE Tremonti. These guitars have 2 volume control & 2 tone control, so more option for you to play with whenever you need. I have been eyeing on these 2 guitars also.
However if you don't need the extra volume & tone control, all the guitars above are good choice (statement is based on my personal opinion, final decision is up to you).