So I've been looking for a while now to find that perfect 6 string, I'm not too sure if theres already a thread on smaller guitar manufactures/luthiers but I'm trying to find some out there, only problem is theres no way of me knowing if that guitar will feel good to me. I own a schecter c1 hellraiser and a c7 hellraiser. Both of these feel great but I just feel like they aren't crafted with a lot of care (obviously they're made in korea) don't get me wrong they are great instruments. I tried a few ltd's and I seem to like them but I can't find one that looks original, or at least not like every other guy in a metal band. I play melodic metalcore in drop b, so maybe a longer scale length could be beneficial. Anyways the bottom line is I'm looking for something that plays, sounds and feels great, but isn't made by the manufactures that just mass produce millions of guitars a year, and don't really care about every single guitar they make. A few brands I've been looking at are carvin, agile, cort? I guess they're bigger but I haven't seen many of them and a couple of various others that I cant remember. My budget is about 1000 but not firmly stuck. Anyone know any gems out there? Also thanks for anyone who takes the time to read, and huge thanks to anyone who replies!