In Canada, there are some awesome mics from APEX, sure they're imports but for the $$ you can't beat them. I only use their condensers, the dynamics are a bit weird sounding. The model 190 (SD condenser) is my go-to fave for recording any acoustic instruments. Even tube and ribbon mics for no more than $300. How cool is that?

I really like my Beta 57's, they are my go-to for dynamic mics, stick 'em in front of a screaming amp or pairing them up for recording piano and also for live vocals, they are work horses.

I got an interesting mic last year and AKG 880 (I think)it's a nice dynamic mic, best suited to live vocals or mic'ing an amp, not enough presence for recording though. It was $80 so I thought "why not".