Dobro or resonator for newbie?

[Parr Bryan]

Lookin' at buyin' one.
1. Do any have a scale like my D10? I tried one and the scale is much longer than my steel.
2. Are there any 8 string ones (I want C6 tuning) for under $600 that sound good?
3. What else do I need to know but don't know to ask?
Thanks for the help.

[Paddy Long]

Parr I noticed a post by the guys at Beard guitars - it looks like they are bringing out an 8 string reso in their Goldtone PBS line which could fit your budget -

check this out:
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopi ... light=namm