Cigar Box Resonator - Advice Please With Pics

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bryan Pieper May 15, 2018. 63 Replies 5 Likes

Just need a good confidence boost here chaps.This is my project, I have put a maple centre block in a cut my neck joint which I am worried it too shallow? I have a cone to put in place and a gibson…Continue

Tags: blue, pelham, box, cigar, Resonator

Paint Job - Opinions wanted!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jeff 'Bones' Reilly Feb 26, 2018. 10 Replies 1 Like

Guys,Ill upload a photo tomorrow....But I have a maple neck with rosewood fretboard... 6 string big thick box but no real nice cigar box detail.I am thinking about keeping the bottom half of the box…Continue

Setting out to make sure scale length is perfect

Started this discussion. Last reply by Paul Craig Feb 11, 2018. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Hi All,I am about to start a 6 string resonator.How do I lay it all out so the scale length is perfect? I guess its even harder with a cone as you can adjust the intonation?Do I chop and fit the neck…Continue

Tags: resonator, length, Scale

Setting out from the beginning - Resonator 6 String

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rob Apr 25, 2017. 8 Replies 0 Likes

Hey all,So I have decided what I am going to build, a resonator 6 string :)I have bought my neck and cone... And I am ready to get started.Silly question.... where do I start?!I guess I need to fit…Continue