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Post by fitchmeister on Jul 23, 2007 20:29:17 GMT
Anyone heard of these? A Reso maker in the US ( judging by the contact address ) using continental cones. www.republicguitars.comWebsite looks very new Roj |
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Post by fredkinbom on Jul 23, 2007 20:50:37 GMT
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Post by mirrormist on Jul 23, 2007 21:41:24 GMT
Hi...i have seen a few on US ebay..i like the look of the painted versions that include the painted coverplate...a bit of a change from all of the other budget suppliers with their plated coverplates... the wood bodied triolian looks pretty much the same as the fullertons that were selling for less than £100 some months back.
regards
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Post by robn on Jul 23, 2007 22:52:47 GMT
There have been a few discussions about Republic resonators on IGS. You can find more info if you use the search engine on IGS from Fred's link above, including some responses from the company owner.
There are better pictures on the Republic guitars Ebay shop (Ebay USA).
Duty and VAT will add about 20% to the listed price - there are no shipping costs to UK listed.
Nice spec for a budet reso (1 7/8" nut, German (Continental?) spun cones). Made in China - set up in Texas.
Robn
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Post by tark on Jul 24, 2007 1:19:56 GMT
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Post by fitchmeister on Jul 24, 2007 10:11:58 GMT
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Post by robn on Jul 25, 2007 10:03:44 GMT
Hi Roj, That Duolian looks like a bodge job! I reckon you’ll find a plate running under the neck stick that those two bolts attach to. Probably to facilitate a neck “reset” on a dodgy neck, rather than do the job properly. Back on topic - Those Republic guitars look like good value and I’ve been impressed with the sound clips people have posted on the net. It does seem that there are more and more decent resonators (in terms of tone, playability and parts) coming into the budget section of the market at last!!!. I know it is still difficult to get your hands on a range of budget resos to try before you buy – that’s because resos remain a niche market - but, to be honest, we’ve never had it so good! What’s on the market in the £150 -£500 range will never match the quality of bespoke luthier built guitars or specialist companies (NRP, Amistar etc) or have the mojo of a vintage National. However, it does seem that there are now a number of good budget guitars available which, whilst not perfect, have at least reached the level of “perfectly acceptable”. That has got to be good news, as it will lift the game for everyone. ;D The National Duolian was a budget instrument. It sold for $32.50 in 1938, which is equivalent to $441.05 today or about £230. You would think that with the global market and modern technology someone producing a VERY close replica at a budget price cannot be far off  Robn PS - Having downloaded and looked closely at the photos on the vintageandrareguitars link above. The Republic Tricone has a 12 fret neck with a curved fret board. But the 14 fret single cone appears to have a flat (or very close to flat) fret board - I thought that some of you would be interested in that feature; it has appeared as a topic of discussion from time to time. |
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Post by robn on Sept 10, 2007 22:50:45 GMT
Republic have put a short sound clip of their steel bodied 14-fret Duolian onto their web site - www.republicguitars.com/soundsamples.html Does anyone own one of these yet? We have had quite a few threads on budget reso guitars lately. Of all the metal bodied ones I have seen on the net, these look up there with the best - nice neck width and Continental cones. (that's if you can use the term "best" with budget guitars  ) From what I've read, Republic is a one-man-band who has set up a manufacturing contract with one of the Chinese guitar builders directly. He is certainly offering a different budget level product from the normal (AXL) Chinese output. Check out the little parlour biscuit bridge reso on the web site - cute   I hope he stays around a while. I think that people who show some innovation and a bit of passion deserve some success. There can't be much to be made in such a specialist market. Robn |
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Post by Lee Bates on Sept 14, 2007 11:18:19 GMT
I bought one of the Tricone Reso-relics over the summer, It cost me about £320 including shipping etc. It sounds great, the neck feels nice and it's perfect for both slide and finger style. I did go at the finish with Tcut as the relic-ing was a little heavy, now it looks great, with a genuine vintage look to it. There are few very small issues with the guitar, but for that price who cares! There's a pick of it on our website (on the links page) if anyone is interested! I think these are good guitars for the price! www.freewebs.com/leeandbilly/ |
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Post by growler on Sept 14, 2007 11:49:16 GMT
HI Lee
Just out of interest, ( not about republic resos) I watched your videos , really good , especially " Good time blues and boogie ". What is nice about this particular video is the absence of the bunch of "arseholes " who's only interest, it seems, is to turn up at these gigs and talk amongst themselves as in the other videos ........ most annoying.
regards Growler
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Post by Bottleneck John on Nov 24, 2007 20:19:05 GMT
I just got me this "parlor size" resonator guitar from Republic! It's a really nice little one with great sustain and volume, the bass is kinda weak but I expected it to be with this small body.. ;D  A wee bit smaller than the "standard" size among reso's.. ca.youtube.com/watch?v=u5R30IuEXeA Truly an original appearance!!  I can surely recommend this if you're looking for a lightweight resonator guitar, perfect for travels and touring!! |
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