Hey, I'm new to the forums this is my first post. Anyway onto topic, I own an Ibanez RG520 since 2004 and I love it, I believe they don't make those anymore, but if you can find a similar one from someone, I'd go for it.
If not, I think you should go with Ibanez RG2550 or a similar model, they cost around ~1000, they're very nice for all kinds of rock and soloing and more, I really love the thin neck. The 2550 is equipped with DiMarzio pickups which, according to many, are better than the Ibanez V pickups which sound a bit too muffled.
If that's the type of guitar you're looking for the other brands that might suit your needs would maybe be Jackson and Schecter, ESP etc.