I just got my 2 lowe cones in the mail today, wow they are just great, got one of each a new aluminum Lowecone and a classic brass. Can't wait to get them into a box. Thinking the aluminum Lowecones will go into a resjo, a reso banjo should give that banjo plink a added boost.
A big public thanks to Lowe for a great cone, and world class service. Must say I thought the art of spinning was lost but I was wrong. Cheers Ron.
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I looked through your site Josh, watched a couple of videos of CBG with Lowe cones,,,,very impressed, great sound!
So.....just bought 4 cones from Mike. 2 brass and 2 aluminum. Can't wait to build a few resonator cbgs.
Have to say I'm impressed with dealing with Mike.....answered all my emails promptly, and cones will be on the way SAP!
What pickups would you recommend, and how should I mount them.
I intend these resonators to have 4 strings, will use cigar boxes and probably Tasmanian oak (fretted) for the necks.
I'm also interested in the 9" Lowe cones for a lap steel a little farther down the track
Let me know if you hear a difference in tone between the two materials. I would like to order a few myself.
Wade
I asked Mike Lowe this very question when I ordered my cones.
Here is his reply:
"Yes the brass has more of a ring to it.
The aluminum has a more classic resonator sound to it.
Good idea to get both brass and aluminum!
You won't be unhappy with either one both have a unique sound."
Have a look through Handmade Music Clubhouse http://handmademusic.ning.com/
....and search for videos on lowecone cigarbox guitars.
Some pretty amazing sounds!!!!
Mike's recommendation on pups was to attach a piezo disc to the inside top of the cone. a flat head screw can be used to hold the biscuit and through the piezo (you can drill right through 'em). works great. just be careful drilling through the piezo. you have to really clamp it down or it will turn into a mini buzz saw!
here's a link to some videos on my page if you want to hear my Loweso:
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/video/video/listForContributor?screen...
Mike's recommendation on pups was to attach a piezo disc to the inside top of the cone. a flat head screw can be used to hold the biscuit and through the piezo (you can drill right through 'em). works great. just be careful drilling through the piezo. you have to really clamp it down or it will turn into a mini buzz saw!
Checked your music files Craig.....Can't argue with that!
Although I thought I had missread your initial post.
I'm also considering using one of those bar pups that C B Gitty sell.
Could we see a picture of the aluminum one?
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