I don't know where you are located but if you are in the USA a Guitar Center might not be too far from you. Once you decide on round/square neck you can order a couple and have them shipped to the store, go in and sit down with them so you can play them side by side. Pick the one you want and GC will refund you on the one you reject.
Gold Tones are great but are more expensive than entry level. Regal, Recording King and Gretsch all make decent to good resos in the $500 range. No, they aren't Nationals but if you just want to get started without spending a lot of money they are excellent for that purpose.
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