jrbarilla
12-05-2008, 09:35 AM
Hi
Not exactly a newbie - I have been playing guitar for a number of years - but am currently getting into Mississipi Delta blues and would like to purchase my first resonator guitar.
Now, i am not looking for only a lap player as I would like to play this conventionaly with a slide on my pinky. Could someone recommend a nice starter say in the $500-$600 range that would suit my purposes? I am not at all familiar with resonators but have given myself a limited education and know that there are basically three types. I would also consider the smaller builders outside the conventional Dobro / National names - I am not hung up on namebrand. Quality for the money is my goal.
What type is best for my purpose? Already having owned a number of higher end acoustics I dont want to be frustrated by shabby construction/playability issues - so "best bank for the buck" is my goal.
Help me avoid a lot of unnecessary mistakes.
Also, any advice would be welcomed in this pursuit.
Thanks,
James
Not exactly a newbie - I have been playing guitar for a number of years - but am currently getting into Mississipi Delta blues and would like to purchase my first resonator guitar.
Now, i am not looking for only a lap player as I would like to play this conventionaly with a slide on my pinky. Could someone recommend a nice starter say in the $500-$600 range that would suit my purposes? I am not at all familiar with resonators but have given myself a limited education and know that there are basically three types. I would also consider the smaller builders outside the conventional Dobro / National names - I am not hung up on namebrand. Quality for the money is my goal.
What type is best for my purpose? Already having owned a number of higher end acoustics I dont want to be frustrated by shabby construction/playability issues - so "best bank for the buck" is my goal.
Help me avoid a lot of unnecessary mistakes.
Also, any advice would be welcomed in this pursuit.
Thanks,
James