I've been looking for a cheap resonator guitar lately, and tried lots. I'd advise you not to buy before you try with most of them, as variations are large. The only consistently good ones are (Korean) Fenders; I've seen three, and they were all good, priced about £400. I've found two cheaper ones that sounded as good, priced around £260 - £280, but the necks were like tree trunks. I've seen two new Regals lately and was not impressed, but I've got to say that Regal resonators I've played in the past were much better.