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Permalink Reply by Jim Mitchell on August 4, 2011 at 9:15am

I'll add my two cents I don't believe (although there is probably someone that will prove me wrong) anyone that builds a decent resonator for $100.00.   The cones run anywhere from 25.00- 30.00 add a cover plate tuners and the rest of the hardware and what does the builder end-up making???? I believe that you could build one for that price and there are enough people around that would give you advice on how to get the job done.... Of course I am no expert but in my experience it can take as much time setting the instrument up (getting it to play right) as it has taken me to make the parts. Good luck in your pursuit cigar box resonators are very cool instruments and really a lot of fun to own. If there is anything that I can do to help let me know. Jim

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Permalink Reply by Colombia Lobon on August 4, 2011 at 11:48am

many thanks Jim - have you made a resonator yourself?

Jim Mitchell said:

I'll add my two cents I don't believe (although there is probably someone that will prove me wrong) anyone that builds a decent resonator for $100.00.   The cones run anywhere from 25.00- 30.00 add a cover plate tuners and the rest of the hardware and what does the builder end-up making???? I believe that you could build one for that price and there are enough people around that would give you advice on how to get the job done.... Of course I am no expert but in my experience it can take as much time setting the instrument up (getting it to play right) as it has taken me to make the parts. Good luck in your pursuit cigar box resonators are very cool instruments and really a lot of fun to own. If there is anything that I can do to help let me know. Jim

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Permalink Reply by Jim Mitchell on August 5, 2011 at 4:24am

Yes I have made a number of resonators - Starting way back when with something I called a cake pan resonator. (Not really a resonator, didn't really understand the real concept. You can see that if you wish on YouTube Keni Lee Burgess used it in his video playing "Baby Please Don't Go") You can see more of my work on my page and on my blog. www.cigarcitycbgs.blogspot.com . I am currently building a 6 string resonator using a vintage suitcase for Husky Burnette

As you can see it is a work in progress.  Take care. Jim

Colombia Lobon said:

many thanks Jim - have you made a resonator yourself?


Jim Mitchell said:

I'll add my two cents I don't believe (although there is probably someone that will prove me wrong) anyone that builds a decent resonator for $100.00.   The cones run anywhere from 25.00- 30.00 add a cover plate tuners and the rest of the hardware and what does the builder end-up making???? I believe that you could build one for that price and there are enough people around that would give you advice on how to get the job done.... Of course I am no expert but in my experience it can take as much time setting the instrument up (getting it to play right) as it has taken me to make the parts. Good luck in your pursuit cigar box resonators are very cool instruments and really a lot of fun to own. If there is anything that I can do to help let me know. Jim

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Permalink Reply by Colombia Lobon on August 5, 2011 at 6:08am

That guitar is looking great - very unique.

I've just come back from the city with 6 cgb ready for building!

Would be interested in hearing what it sounds like...

 

Jim Mitchell said:

Yes I have made a number of resonators - Starting way back when with something I called a cake pan resonator. (Not really a resonator, didn't really understand the real concept. You can see that if you wish on YouTube Keni Lee Burgess used it in his video playing "Baby Please Don't Go") You can see more of my work on my page and on my blog. www.cigarcitycbgs.blogspot.com . I am currently building a 6 string resonator using a vintage suitcase for Husky Burnette

As you can see it is a work in progress.  Take care. Jim

Colombia Lobon said:

many thanks Jim - have you made a resonator yourself?


Jim Mitchell said:

I'll add my two cents I don't believe (although there is probably someone that will prove me wrong) anyone that builds a decent resonator for $100.00.   The cones run anywhere from 25.00- 30.00 add a cover plate tuners and the rest of the hardware and what does the builder end-up making???? I believe that you could build one for that price and there are enough people around that would give you advice on how to get the job done.... Of course I am no expert but in my experience it can take as much time setting the instrument up (getting it to play right) as it has taken me to make the parts. Good luck in your pursuit cigar box resonators are very cool instruments and really a lot of fun to own. If there is anything that I can do to help let me know. Jim

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Permalink Reply by Jim Mitchell on August 5, 2011 at 6:36am

When it's done I'll get something posted in the meantime you can hear another of my builds on this video from Hollowbelly.

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/come-knock-on-my-door

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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on August 5, 2011 at 6:51am

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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on August 5, 2011 at 6:53am

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Permalink Reply by Ted Kaczynski on August 5, 2011 at 7:09am

the best video on making resos imo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_LBH9ZCCkk&feature=channel_vide...

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Permalink Reply by Jim Mitchell on August 5, 2011 at 8:34am

Completely agree... Pat is a great guy! He and Juju really got me moving in the right direction. Keni Thanks for putting up tow of my favorite videos....

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Permalink Reply by Bob Harrison on August 5, 2011 at 9:55am

I'm with JuJu !!!!!!

JUJU AKA SOUNDSSOGOOD said:

Nice Guitar for $300 it's a steal for a quality instrument like this !

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Permalink Reply by Colombia Lobon on August 5, 2011 at 9:45pm

many thanks for the video will definitely be of use...

Ted Kaczynski said:

the best video on making resos imo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_LBH9ZCCkk&feature=channel_vide...

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Permalink Reply by Colombia Lobon on August 5, 2011 at 9:50pm

ah yes i have seen that one in action at the cbg festival!


Jim Mitchell said:

When it's done I'll get something posted in the meantime you can hear another of my builds on this video from Hollowbelly.

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/come-knock-on-my-door

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