[roylor4]

Originally Posted by agfsteve

My playing style for my acoustic is the conventional right-thigh style, always sitting down, so I guess that would be challenging.



No, I'm not certain I want a metal resonator; in fact, I just ordered a Gretsch Alligator Biscuit, which is wood, but I'm already thinking ahead and wondering.

I had not thought of a metal parlor resonator, so that would presumably bring down the weight a bit, although I guess balance would still be an issue.

Yeah, the weight issue is discussed quite a bit but the balance factor isn't. Keeping the guitar in proper position on R thigh takes away a LOT of your fret-hand freedom- especially playing bottleneck.

I would be surprised if you weren't happy with the Alligator. Gretsch is the top of the heap in low price resos - I think you'll be a happy camper with what you're getting.