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Permalink Reply by Jon trownson on September 7, 2017 at 9:41am

Ive seen seasick use 1 made from the air filter casing from a v8.. real sweet

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on September 7, 2017 at 9:56am

HaHa, I recon if one could get close to that sound without using a proper spun cone, I think the Dopera bothers would have come across it.

I feel you can make Cigar box style guitars sound better, but they are still gonna sound like what they are, and can't be compared with full sized guitars.

Taff

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Permalink Reply by Tom T on September 7, 2017 at 12:49pm

Don't sell yourself short. You can build a nice four-stringer resonator with some planning and work.

I designed and built this one using sheet metal from Home Depot and a lot of solder. The cone is a quality Mike Reprogle cone. Well worth the money.

Remember, there are no rules and you can build some really great stuff if you decide that's what you want to do.

Keep us posted.

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on September 7, 2017 at 8:23pm

I made a 4-string git out of a 1 gallon gas can. It has a nice metallic ring to it. You could add a 6 string neck to one and use a small 5.5" cone, but that size can is a bit small at 6.5" wide.

You may find some bigger cans at the hardware/paint store for products like floor strippers, mineral spirits or paint thinner. It seems everything is being put in plastic containers these days.

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