"Thanks Terry, will look at this avenue next.
'fingers'
"
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Graham Alibone replied to Graham Alibone's discussion Spinning own reso' cones. in the group How loud can we make it?
terry harris replied to Graham Alibone's discussion Spinning own reso' cones. in the group How loud can we make it?"Hey Graham,
I wouldn't give up! There are lots of other ways to try this. Some of the old cones were stamped but they didn't have the best sound. Check what you can get from McMaster-Carr as far as material and give it some thought. I know…"
Graham Alibone replied to Graham Alibone's discussion Spinning own reso' cones. in the group How loud can we make it?"Thanks for your quick responce Terry, Robert and Chris. I've checked out the 'reso' site and maybe put things on the backburner for a while; lots of pennies needed.
Take care, 'fingers'"
Chris Thomas replied to Graham Alibone's discussion Spinning own reso' cones. in the group How loud can we make it?"Hi Graham, as Terry explained if you don't have access to a lathe then the expense is quite high as you need to make formers and require special tools to do the job. Check out the various videos on youtube to get an idea of what is involved. As…"
Robert Rowe replied to Graham Alibone's discussion Spinning own reso' cones. in the group How loud can we make it?"The alloy is most likely going to be something widely available like T6 aircraft aluminum, or whatever the spinner has decided gives the best tone for their configuration. The cost from crucible to rolled sheet makes one-offs too expensive to use.…"
terry harris replied to Graham Alibone's discussion Spinning own reso' cones. in the group How loud can we make it?"I play dobro so this question often comes up on dobro forums. There are a handful of people spinning them these days, Tim Scheeerhorn, Paul Beard, J.P. Quarterman and I think National spins their own. Some from offshore too. Almost all that I know…"
Graham Alibone added a discussion to the group How loud can we make it?
Spinning own reso' cones.
Hi all, can anyone help? I want to try and spin my own reso'. Which metal gives what tone? How do I calculate sizes from blank to finished size? What tools etc? Hopeful, 'fingers'. See More
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A place for all of us disgruntled old farts to gather and do curmudgeonly things. Stand up and flaunt your attitude! We've earned the right to be grouchy old folks!See More
Graham Alibone commented on Cpt. Nemoff's video
Cat bowl Resonator CBG by Captain Nemoff
"Good looking guitar and sounding brill. Is the cat wanting it's bowl back?
'fingers'"
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- At 2:30pm on April 4, 2013,
BrianQ. said… Thanx again Graham, I'm jus' tryin' to help out those who want to expand their horizons.
- At 4:38am on November 21, 2011,
smojo said… Sorry to hear that Graham, hope she's soon better.
- At 5:32am on November 20, 2011, smojo said…
Are you going to the Hollowbelly gig at Hyde on Sat Graham? I'll be there, my mate Mark Clough has organised it.
- At 5:59am on October 3, 2011, smojo said…
- Good to see you again Graham and you good lady too. Glad you made it down, I'm sure it exceeded expectations. See you again sometime, keep strumming. David (smojo)
- At 2:30pm on January 13, 2010,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, Graham! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBU, CBB, etc.) Feel free to poke around, ask questions, and post your stuff (photos, recordings, videos, etc.).
Most of all, have fun!
Tres.
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