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Four String Resonators
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Mitchell Jan 20, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Likes
Been wanting to build a resonator for a while now. Going to be ordering a reso kit off Ebay soon and was wondering if anyone has any advice or photos to share.
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Stevie Vaughn commented on Shane's group Super Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building"Where is the best place to find resonator parts for a CBG?"
Pat Cook left a comment for Stevie Vaughn"Hi Steve.
Sorry to take so long responding. I dont get on-line much. You are building some beautiful stuff! Do you have any videos playing them?
To build resonators I buy a set of cones for a tri-cone, and use one each…"
Jim Mitchell replied to Stevie Vaughn's discussion Four String Resonators"Thank you sir, The sunburst is not that hard to do. Especially if you are like me and like the relic look. On the first ones I did I used spray paint. Now I use and airbrush. Hollowbelly's started out as a 2 bottle wine box…"
PapaSimone replied to Stevie Vaughn's discussion Four String Resonators"Thanks Uncle John. Does the dowel go all the way to the back of the box? I am unclear where the pressure is coming onto the saddle.
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PapaSimone replied to Stevie Vaughn's discussion Four String Resonators"Wow Jim. I love your work. Would you share how you get the sunburst effect? Is there two coats of finish/paint and the black rubbed off? I really like the tail piece as well. Where did you get the metal?"
Jim Mitchell replied to Stevie Vaughn's discussion Four String Resonators"I have built a few resos in the past year. If I can help let me know. "
Uncle John replied to Stevie Vaughn's discussion Four String Resonators"Papa, I made a wood saddle with a dowel going down through the resonator hole and used a bit of glue. Can't recall now, but I probably put some support to the dowel bottom. You want pressure on the saddle, but I was concerned…"
Uncle John replied to Stevie Vaughn's discussion Four String Resonators"I love my Old Lowe reso. Makes the guitar sound twice as big. "
Jason replied to Stevie Vaughn's discussion Four String Resonators"On my recent build I used one from Forbidden Guitars (forbiddenguitars.com) made of carbon fiber. It is attached to one of Old Lowe's brass cones and I love the sound. "
Rand Moore replied to Stevie Vaughn's discussion Four String Resonators"Hi Stevie Vaughn,
There are about 3, maybe 4 different discussion groups on Cigar Box Nation where Reso-CBGs are talked about. I put together a fairly nice list of links on the group I manage: Home Made Resonator Boxes 101 My group was…"
PapaSimone replied to Stevie Vaughn's discussion Four String Resonators"I just started a reso with a cone from Old Lowe. I haven't figured out how to make a biscuit yet and would like suggestions on staining the wood."
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- At 12:23pm on February 5, 2011, Pat Cook said…
Hi Steve.
Sorry to take so long responding. I dont get on-line much. You are building some beautiful stuff! Do you have any videos playing them?
To build resonators I buy a set of cones for a tri-cone, and use one each for three guitars. Here is a link to a video of putting together a three string reso I built for Shane,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_LBH9ZCCkk
Check it out if you haven't seen it yet. Of course lots of folks use various stuff for cones, but the real thing really barks.
Take care, Pat.
- At 8:55pm on January 13, 2011,
bairfoot cajun said… - howdy stevie, i just stopped by to answer your question about the f-holes on the cohiba resonator i built. i have seen them on a build that ju ju did so i asked him if ok for me to use them--he say yep.so i loked at the pic then i copied the pattern on cardboard and adjusted the size of them with pattern work,once i was happy with the cardboard pattern i cut the holes out of the cardboard the located where i wanted them to be on the box--then pencil drew them on the box.after that all i had to do was drill several holes and on the part that has the tail to them i used a coping saw to cut them to shape.hope this process helps you.thanks for your comment.
- At 10:13am on December 19, 2009,
Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates said… - Tell me you're middle name is 'Ray' and I'll fall over.
Welcome aboard!
-WY
- At 10:49pm on December 18, 2009,
Tres Seaver said… - Welcome aboard, Stevie! You will find lots of helpful folks and information here on all things CBG (CBB, CBU, 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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