Let’s see those resonators!

[Pickcity]

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!

[Monty Christo]

Mule Tricone #741 mid-build:



The finished product:

[Robin, Wales]

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!

[Jdogblues]

32 Duolian, 30 Triolian, 30 Style O, 37 Duolian

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[Silly Moustache]

Ok, here's my National Estralita deluxe, and its story:



and here's my modified Gibson made Dobro Mod 27 Deluxe:

[Robin, Wales]

Originally Posted by Jdogblues

32 Duolian, 30 Triolian, 30 Style O, 37 Duolian

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There's quite a bit of history hanging on that wall!!!! What a great collection.

[Jdogblues]

Originally Posted by Robin, Wales

There's quite a bit of history hanging on that wall!!!! What a great collection.

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.

[Pickcity]

Originally Posted by Silly Moustache

Ok, here's my National Estralita deluxe, and its story:



and here's my modified Gibson made Dobro Mod 27 Deluxe:

Silly, thanks so much for posting these vids. I am really digging both the National round and Gibson square neck resonators. They are beautiful. I really enjoyed your song choice, playing and singing! Well done! I also appreciate the added history.

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.

[Pickcity]

Originally Posted by Robin, Wales

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!

That’s awesome!

Originally Posted by Jdogblues

32 Duolian, 30 Triolian, 30 Style O, 37 Duolian

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These are amazing!

[Pickcity]

Originally Posted by Monty Christo

Mule Tricone #741 mid-build:



The finished product:

I love the finish. The binding, open slot tuners, just a beautiful instrument!
Did you make this?

[Bluenose]

Black Rust Finish National Resophonic Tri Cone

[Monty Christo]

Originally Posted by Pickcity

I love the finish. The binding, open slot tuners, just a beautiful instrument!
Did you make this?

Thank you, and no -- Matt Eich and the team at Mule Resophonic Guitars in Saginaw, Michigan made it. Matt sent me progress photos along the way.

[THart]

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.

[Jdogblues]

Some more pics of my old Nationals.
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[Bob Womack]

Originally Posted by Robin, Wales

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.

Interesting. An acquaintance, a professor at the university near here, is from Aberystwyth. He tells me it is a lovely seaside town. I've visited Wales but have never made it there.

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