In South Africa, Brian Moore guitars do very well. I have played a i1.8 and they are awesome, tho the one I played was Korean if I am correct. They also make some very good (tho hellish expensive) American made guitars...
I pesonally dont like Ibanez, tho I do own an Ibanez MMM1, which is definately the most awesome baritone guitar in the world.
Good luck in your search.