Thanks for the feedback so far. The Dyer's are definitely out of my budget by the time I ask for a shorter scale and a 1.75" nut. They look sweet though.
I might reconsider my 1.75" nut requirement and just deal with the narrower neck on the Timberline. Still also considering the Tone Devil and the Emerald as well. I know what I "think" I want, but I may not "know" what I really want/need since I haven't played one. I might be better off to get a Timberline in hand and move forward from there.
On the other hand I already have a few too many guitars. If I plans to buy an entry level harp guitar an then another one later just means even more guitars..... sigh....
Still trying to figure it out....