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Let’s see those resonators!
I picked up this Recording King Swamp Dog parlor distressed a few months back and I must say I have really enjoyed it. It is a round neck. I have played a good bit of slide guitar over the years but had never owned a resonator until I got this one. It really fits the bill, and is also good for strumming and finger style. It’s a fun porch guitar.
For its size, it does resonate well and has an authentic sound. It is also noticeably heavy. I was surprised by the weight! No matter, though. I’m fairly strong and can deal with it. I can only imagine what some of you may have. Let’s see what types of resonators are out there! |
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Mule Tricone #741 mid-build:
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This is the only resonator guitar that I still own. It's a Wechter Sheerhorn that I bought second hand from a student at Aberystwyth University around 15 years ago. It's the loudest square neck I have ever played. I've never needed to put a p/u in it for gigs as it is so easy to mic'. I don't play it that often now. But it did come out for a few gigs running up to Christmas. I'd forgotten how lovely it is to play it with a band!
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I'm learning to flatpick and fingerpick guitar to accompany songs. I've played and studied traditional noter/drone mountain dulcimer for many years. And I used to play dobro in a bluegrass band. |
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Ok, here's my National Estralita deluxe, and its story:
and here's my modified Gibson made Dobro Mod 27 Deluxe:
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I'm learning to flatpick and fingerpick guitar to accompany songs. I've played and studied traditional noter/drone mountain dulcimer for many years. And I used to play dobro in a bluegrass band. |
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Thanks! Its a bit redundant if I'm being honest. I have a couple newer NRP's as well with pickups in them that are really great too. |
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I am so glad I made the decision to acquire a resonator for myself. It’s sort of a new learning curve for me. I’ve picked up quite a few alternate and open tunings I had never tried before. |
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I love the finish. The binding, open slot tuners, just a beautiful instrument!
Did you make this? |
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Black Rust Finish National Resophonic Tri Cone
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I really like that streaky fret board on Monty's Mule. Mine is #819, a brass tri cone. Next to it is my Weber Renegade. It's a bit of a hybrid with a solid spruce top, maple back and sides, spider bridge and cone and and the Weber patented carousel open sound well.
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Some more pics of my old Nationals.
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Here's my Gretsch Honey Dipper Special. I'm somewhat reminded of Elvin Bishop, as described by Charlie Daniels: "He ain't good lookin' but he sure can play." Bob
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