I've been lusting for a semi-hollow electric, thought I'd wait, but then I see this:

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/msg/1759070660.html

$395 National Electric Guitar from the 60's 335 body style. Thin hollow body electric with bling! Gold hardware. Note the slide style knobs for the volume and tone control. Nice player, good low action. Straight neck. Really good looking.