Check those Saga-made Regals again. I've had mine for about 5 years, paid a little less than 400 dollars for it in a retail store (new) and I love it. I think it sounds as good as new similar model Dobro brand guitars I have heard lately, and it sure cost a lot less. Sure, if you can spring for a Dobro or National or even Regal from the 30's, go for that, but it was out of my price range. This one that I have is very well put-together as well. Could be that they're inconsistent but well worth taking a few looks at.

Chet W.