For recording, I think you'll be better off with an Ovation. I know they're plastic, but from what I've heard, they sound the best for electric/acoustic recording.

Even the cheap models have an equalizer built into it. Trust me, it's nice to have that kind of control built in to the body of the guitar.

Be sure to try out DR Zebra strings. They don't last long, but boy do they sound good!

-Racer