Thank you, everyone, for the replies.
I went ahead and got the Gretsch Alligator Biscuit, and I have been able to find a place to play in my house without disturbing anyone. It's loud in comparison to my The Loar LO-16, but it's not as loud as I was concerned that it might be, so I do also manage to play it quietly without disturbing my wife in the next room, who is very understanding and supportive, any way.
The Gretsch Alligator Biscuit does have screws holding down the bit above the saddle, so I might look into Howard's suggestion, if necessary--thanks for that, Howard.
I am having a great time playing this thing, with and without a slide, so far. I tuned it to open G to play along with a Toby Walker DVD that came with it, so I'm also learning that tuning, which is also a lot of fun. By the time I go back to standard tuning I'll be like a fish out of water.
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