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Permalink Reply by Tom T on April 4, 2017 at 11:32am

If you are using a pre-built bolt on neck, then a six stringer is not any more difficult than a 4 stringer where you have to build the neck.

If you have a love of resonators (as I do) then I say "go for it".

A six string resonator would be a nice instrument. The challenge will be finding a resonator cone that fits your box. Normal six string biscuit cones are 9 1/2 inch, but you can find 8" cones. The 7" Charles Atchison cone available from Gitty might work as well. It all depends on what will fit your box.

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Permalink Reply by Rob on April 4, 2017 at 7:06pm

Thanks guys

Yeah I have a big box so a cone wI'll easily fit. I have not had much to do with resonators before, but I love the blues and love the sound.

I figured a Tele style 6 string neck would be easy enough to buy and put all the effort into the box.

It's the bridge setups I am not sure about, as well as the way to fit the cone. There are a few different ways to do it from what I have seen...

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on April 4, 2017 at 10:36pm

Here's two of my resonators, one four string one six, one dog bowl one proper cone, one with two pickups one with just a piezo on the dog bowl. One sounds great acoustic both sound good plugged in. I prefer to play the 6 string, more fuller sound. Both an easy build.

Cheers Taff

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Permalink Reply by Rob on April 4, 2017 at 11:09pm

Thanks Taff,

I do like the six string... Where did you get the cone and bridge? What size are they?

Do you have the piezo mounted on the cone? And clearly I dont, but should I go for a cone cover too?

Great photo!

Rob

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on April 5, 2017 at 11:01am

Hi Rob, the cone is 71/4", it was a gift from a customer who I think bought it from Gitty some years ago. The piezo is on the cone. There are 3 pots, volume, tone and a blender pot to mix cone and single coil pickups. The bridge I made after experimenting with a few. A cover plate is a matter of preference.

The two boxs for these guitars were made from the fence palings they are leaning on.
Cheers Taff

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Permalink Reply by Rob on April 6, 2017 at 12:49am

Thanks Taff,

Did you make the biscuit? I was going to buy a bridge, not too sure what to use yet.... But I guess I will now need more of a neck angle as a resonator?

I am going to have to settle for a 7" cone roughly too.. And I now need to decide what pickup to put in front.

I like the idea of a blending control, I bet you can get some glorious tones!!

Thanks again

Rob

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on April 6, 2017 at 2:00am

Yep made the biscuit myself. Good thing about bolt on necks they easily adjustable.
Taff

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Permalink Reply by Paul Craig on April 6, 2017 at 12:01pm

Can't see why one would be harder to build than the other myself, it's just 2 extra strings.

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Permalink Reply by Rob on April 6, 2017 at 10:45pm

I think he suggested the 6 string neck would be tricky...

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on April 6, 2017 at 11:18pm

Hi, yep the six string neck is a bit more work with the need for a truss rod and the tapered fitting into the larger neck block and a bit more carving, but I'd say the procedure is the same. I've never had to put a rod in a 3or4 string neck.

All my six string necks have been from other guitars, mostly strat style, but many have used modified acoustic necks.
Cheers Taff

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Permalink Reply by Rob on April 8, 2017 at 5:36am

So I have decided

I am going for a resonator... 6 string.... witha tele neck rosewood.

My aim is for a tabacco sunburst body, with electrics similar to yours.

Just need to choose a bridge!

Do you happen to have a wiring diagram? :)

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Permalink Reply by Taffy Evans on April 8, 2017 at 11:43am

Hi Rob, good choice. I can't remember the wiring set but I always use the diagrams from Guitar Electronics.com. Hundreds of wiring ideas there for all pickup combinations. Google them, in the meantime I'll have a look. The piezo on the cone is a bit bright for my taste but blending in the magnetic pickup adds heaps of bottom end.
Cheers Taff

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