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Anyone make a parlor or similar resonator?
I'm not 100% sold on getting a resonator but it's something that keeps coming back to me as a fun option. However I am only really comfortable playing guitars smaller than a 00. 13.5" at the lower bout (pretty much a single 0 I guess) is where I'm really comfortable. Does anyone make a resonator with a lower bout in this range or even smaller? I haven't run across one yet but I'd imagine it's out there somewhere. Thanks!
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republic does. And tenor resonators. And ukes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oi46j...eature=related |
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Can't find a 'solo' pic of mine, but here it is with some others:
On the left, with a couple of repros, (I still own only the reso of those three). Here, in an odd comparison to a BSX acoustic/electric 7/8 scale upright bass. (I'm amused that the lower bout is approx the same size on both.) BTW, the pickup rig on the parlor reso is vintage (70s?), and has a kind of p90 sound. I have no idea who made it, love more info if anyone out there knows... The parlor reso is probably Republic, though it has no name anywhere. I've had two other Republics, including the Highway 61 (Johnny Winter) model 3/4 scale 'travel reso'. I liked the sound, playability and weight of that guitar, but alas it had neck/fret problems that were not worth fixing. This last reso that I have is a keeper. It is a big hit at music parties, where every guitarist in the place has to give 'er a try for a few tunes. I've probably heard 30 folks play it, and I've never heard anyone sound particularly bad on it... Aside from the addition of the pickup, it has had no modification that I am aware of aside from a set-up.
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Busker Guitars here in the UK do, i think they're the same as the republic ones. Shipping to the states may be prohibitive though.
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Quote:
http://bernunzio.com/product/republic-resolian-14890/ Looks like it would be a blast to play!
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I tried one of those just a few days ago and thought it was a great little guitar - if I was in the market for a smaller reso it would be a serious contender.
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Thanks for the replies...haven't forgotten about this thread just don't get to this section much.
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Those Republics are very interesting! I've recently become enamored with shorter scale twelve frets due to some hand pain issues, and I never would have guessed I could find a single cone metal bodied reso like that.
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