I was looking for my first ever resonator guitar. I could spend up to 1000 euro, but, 
 
after a couple of weeks of reading and listening, I decided I probably would be best off with this one, even if it was not amplified. I Have two HB acoustics, and they are good value for the money. 
It came perfectly packed (to Portugal) a day earlier than expected (3 days total) and for my taste perfectly set up.Action: It is easy to play fingerstyle, be it chords or single notes. For slide, it takes a bit getting used to, but I am not a natural born slide player. Does the job for me. 
The right hand needs to learn a trick or two, as string dampening does not work as with a normal acoustic, due to the height of the bridge. 
 
It looks stunning and sounds just great. 
Cons: 
It is a bit heavy, and tends to slide down from one´s lap. But after some manouvering,I found a comfortable way to use it while sitting. 
It lacks a pin for a strap on the neckside. But, if you look at old photos of early bluesplayers, they just had a piece of rope as a strap, and tied it to the headstock. 
Pro:looks plays and sounds great. 
 
From a very happy first time resonator player.