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Post by kristo on Nov 10, 2021 9:48:59 GMT
I’m interested to try a better cone in my Dobro. Does anyone in the UK have a decent cone they no longer need? Thanks.
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Post by bonzo on Nov 10, 2021 10:03:20 GMT
Hi Kristo. Wots in there now?
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Post by kristo on Nov 10, 2021 10:07:00 GMT
Hello John. I don't know, it's what came fitted from the far east. I've taken it out to enquire and it seems pretty budget, so I'm interested to try something better.
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Post by bonzo on Nov 10, 2021 10:49:48 GMT
That will help narrow the search. Also I think I've read on the forum that sizes can vary so pics and measurements might help you. I'll check what I've got, I know I've picked up a few here and there.
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 10, 2021 10:51:20 GMT
Hi Kristo, what make is the guitar? That might help us to identify the cone.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by kristo on Nov 10, 2021 11:02:23 GMT
It's a Tuscany, which from what I can conclude are basically the same as Regals.
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 10, 2021 11:34:28 GMT
Hi Kristo,
I am guessing that is a bass guitar? If so, you might get something more from a different cone, but not much.
Twenty years ago I was given an Ozark resonator bass. I think Ozark gave it to me...they must have done. It sounded terrible so I put a National cone in it that I had hanging around. It made little difference so I gave it to a bass player friend for using as a home practice guitar. I don't think he has ever used it!
If the Dopyeras thought they could make bass instruments, they would have done so. They did make a few one-off upright basses that we've all seen in photos, but by all accounts they didn't work.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by kristo on Nov 10, 2021 11:51:18 GMT
Yeah. it is a bass. I've had a few acoustic basses (and an upright), and it definitely does a good job for keeping up in acoustic settings, particularly when using a pick. Only the upright was louder, but a logistical pain. I've tried the Ozark (with the biscuit/National style cone), and was underwhelmed. I think spider style basses work a bit better.
I had it listed for sale, but am intrigued to see if a better quality cone would improve the sound/volume.
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Post by pete1951 on Nov 10, 2021 11:53:42 GMT
I still want a reso bass that has a neck wide enough to fit 6 strings on. I think a 30” baritone would be fun.
Pete
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