It is a hand spun cone from my neighbors machine shop across the street.
It is brass and about 6 inches wide perfect for a cigar box sized guitar.
Next one will be even thinner maybe so more loud. This one is a little thick but it is holding up fine no sign of warping or any thing.

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Comment by Sawbones on May 25, 2014 at 10:48pm

Before the beard eh buddy?

So this is how it all started?!!!!!!

That guitar sounds pretty damn good.I'm stoked you brought the cones to us at an affordable price.And the right size.I saw a uke reso set on ebay for $70,way too much for this po' boy.

Great work!

BNZ'

Comment by Bluesheart on October 20, 2009 at 4:09pm
WOW, That is sooo cool,great job. Thanks for letting us hear it! Youve' got a unique style.
Comment by Diane in Chicago on October 20, 2009 at 2:38pm
Lowe, so incredibly cool! I love the texture in the center of the reso dish, and the way it is bolted on. And of course always great to hear you play!
Comment by Keni Lee Burgess on October 20, 2009 at 10:08am
Now that is impressive! I think this is the first homemade spun cone that I have hear that is comparable to a commercial model. Question and suggestion: No cover plate to protect the cone? Definately it will alter the sound, but without a hand rest or cover plate that cone may get damaged. You continue to surprise me with your rustic approach. Thanks for sharing. Keep em coming my friend. Enjoy.
Comment by Old Lowe on October 20, 2009 at 8:47am

Comment by Roosterman on October 20, 2009 at 7:23am
Good stuff Lowe! How do you think the volume and tone compares with your usual builds? Right, best get my arse into gear and do a demo of mine lol
Comment by Cogdell boy (Robert J.) on October 20, 2009 at 12:37am
Sounding good Lowe . That cone kicks up the sound , But your guitars have always had lots of volume Great job ..
Comment by JUJU on October 19, 2009 at 11:29pm
very cool lowe looks wicked , thats pretty loud too , good stuff as always
juju.
Comment by HENRY LOWMAN on October 19, 2009 at 5:54pm
Nice build, nice TONE, Lowe!

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