John & Rudy Dopyera Instrument Collection For Sale

[Michael Messer]

Hi Perce,

It was Mark that answered your questions about Radiotones & Mosrites.

Stroh Violins, resophonic harps & harp guitars. As much as I love resophonic guitars and one or two other resophonic instruments, I do not love everything that has been done or could be done with resonators and strings. I still think a beautiful Gibson mandolin sounds better than any ampliphonic mandolin. (That is just my opinion )

Shine On
Michael

[garrysmith]

Jan 16, 2010 23:27:44 GMT subtoxin said:

Jan 16, 2010 17:30:29 GMT garrysmith said:

You'd soon recognise resophonic fiddle players. They'd be the ones who could only hear in their right ear.

LOL! Oh yeah, didn't think about that. That guy who uses the Stroh, does he have a website, or any audio clips/videos? I'd like to see that!

Having read Brozman's book I always wondered in that reso harp was ever made? One day when I'm rich I'll hire a reso luthier to make the first metal body Dyer style resonator harp guitar. I don't think it's ever been done before.

She, actually. Try this...http://www.myspace.com/jussposin

Certain instruments, which are just too quiet need to have reso versions. How about Appalachian Dulcimer, or Autoharp?

[subtoxin]

Thank you, that Stroh violin actually sounds fantastic...great tunes. I had seen a youtube video of a Stroh slide guitar and I had mixed feelings about the tone...that doesn't take away from the novelty of those fascinating instruments.