You're in an interesting/fun position, really. You know what you want to do--but you also have options.
I think based on what you've said, it might be wise for you to skip the "Mel Bay Book 1" basics and start exploring open tunings and going through the process of getting a good sound with a slide. So I think your process should be as such:
1. Do a lot of listening to other players, and see if you can narrow yourself down to one tuning to explore starting out. I DO think it's best for someone starting out to pick a tuning and hang with it for a while.
2. Yes, you just spent money on a guitar, but you should now spend some money on some slides, try some different materials, and see what feels good/sounds good to you.
Beautiful guitar. I have too many guitars...but I'd love a metal bodied resonator some day.
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