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Post by mitchfit on Oct 24, 2014 20:13:54 GMT
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Post by oldpicker on Oct 25, 2014 7:13:34 GMT
I don't think it's a new model. I reckon 2TS means '2-Tone Sunburst'.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2014 7:58:56 GMT
The timber is really thin - easy to damage it, and it wouldn't help the sound, I think.
TT
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Post by oldpicker on Oct 26, 2014 11:46:13 GMT
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 26, 2014 18:40:42 GMT
This is not a comment on which I prefer, but to make you aware there is a difference between Andy's Sollophonic guitars and the Fender Reso Tele, and that is that the Fender is hollow bodied, whereas the Sollophonic is solid.
I have not had one in my hands, but if the Reso Tele is anything like the FR50 they made a few years ago, don't bother.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by pete1951 on Oct 26, 2014 19:00:57 GMT
Like Michael, I have yet to see (or hear) one, and Fenders last reso. was not made well , and sounded weak. However far-Eastern Fender electrics can be very good . Don`t buy one without seeing (and playing) it, but it could be ok. (this maybe `Hope Over Experience` on my part.
I think I`ll go to my local guitar mega-store and see if they are getting one in,
PT
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Post by mitchfit on Oct 27, 2014 0:34:37 GMT
first off, my apologies. have been working 6x10 this week, hence the lack off response.
oldpicker,
the Solophonic looks interesting. do the [smallish] holes in the back allow much sound out for unplugged usage [as compared to a national 1133]? also, web site gives no actual measurement for nut width, standard tele neck with strings spaced marginally close to fretboard edge? not a lot of clarity in image for advert. will troll the net as to availability west of the atlantic. again, pics are vague, long scale?
MM,
realize cone sonic qualities ~may not~ be a major consideration for electric use, but what are your thoughts on 'continental' brand cones?
pete1951,
pls give a review if you find one. music stores of any inventory depth are about 100 miles one way, closest. PM sent.
thanks to all for above postings,
mitchfit
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Post by oldpicker on Oct 27, 2014 9:29:07 GMT
If you look on Youtube you'll find some clips of both Sollophonics and Reso-Teles.
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 27, 2014 9:34:08 GMT
Hi Mitchfit,
Continental cones are excellent. They are hand spun by an expert cone spinner in China and are among the top three brands of resonator cones being made today.
Unless you overdrive it to insane distortion, the sound of the cone is as important in an electric resonator guitar as it is in an acoustic resonator guitar.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by mitchfit on Oct 27, 2014 12:19:23 GMT
Tony- appreciate you finding those, but can't get sound from my old-ish machine, my son [who majored in computer tech in college] says the "sound card" has gone the way of the thunder lizard. don't place a lot of stock in 'tube videos anyway. [unless it is only a microphone into recording device] great gear that is poorly recorded can sound very bad. poor gear, that is recorded very well can sound amazingly good.
with all the digital toys out there, one can make an entry level casio keyboard sound like an angelic choir from celestial bodies light years away. or even make a venus XII sound like a moog. same is why i prefer input from actual reso players here.
Michael-thanks for the insight, will keep that in mind.
mitchfit
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Post by pete1951 on Oct 27, 2014 13:23:50 GMT
My local store has no plans on getting a Reso-tele. But I my be in London soon and will have a look there.
PT
I also do not trust You Tube recordings. I guess you could have 2 different guitars, the same distance from the mic, and then compare them (might try this with my Res Paul and someone else on a quality 6 string,)
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Post by oldpicker on Oct 27, 2014 14:46:15 GMT
Pete - if you find one please let me know. I'm going to be in London in December and am hoping to try one.
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