I've seen all kinds of things used as resonator cones dog bowls, paint can lids, cookie tins, pot covers, hub caps... They all look really cool but do any of these items really work well as resonators?
What, other then a factory made cone works best?
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has anyone had any experience using one of those mini angel food cake pans as a reso cone? ...http://www.fantes.com/images/1617tube_pans.jpg
...or maybe an old percolator coffee basket/parts?
I recently sold a coffee can resonator, its was my 3rd version and was very pleased with the sound both acoustic and amplified (2 single coils mounted under the can). If you would like to hear it middle of the "FOR SALE" page-
https://home.comcast.net/~204mike/diddleybow.html
unlike many others i use the base of the cookie tin as the resonator, as it has much more of a drum like sound.... after 22 builds i STILL have improvements to make =]
Yes, I used a small stainless steel cat dish to very good effect!
License plates work great, too. I've got a pot lid, a cheese grater and various other bits and bobs I'm going to use as resonator plates or 'cones'.
I don't think any of these or the things you've listed will be as loud as a factory or Lowe cone, but they will all have their own sound and will make your build unique.
Jury is still out on my current build. It uses a small aluminum baking pan. I don't expect it to sound as loud or as "authentic" as a "real" cone , but it cost 19 cents and fits the box well, is very light weight. It will be covered with a napkin holder that cost a dollar from the same thrift shop. I plan to start with low expectations and hopefully be pleasantly suprized!
Hi Rob,
The best cones are the ones made by Old Lowe - check out is page http://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/OldLowe?xg_source=profiles_me...
Easy to install and they resonate well even with lighter strings (also they look good and are strong enough not to need a sound well nor a cover).
Regards,
DL