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Post by Brad Bechtel on Oct 17, 2013 17:39:50 GMT
There have been (and continue to be) many experiments with resonator guitars - different cones, cover plates, sound holes, body thicknesses, etc. - all in an attempt to give the best sound possible. And don't even get me started on bars and slides. I applaud such efforts and look forward to other people's results. Personally I'm happy playing my guitars they way they were made (for the most part - I do change the strings once in a while).
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Oct 15, 2013 15:06:04 GMT
I'd love to hear sound clips of what these modifications sound like. I think the taping off the vents in the cover plate is much more reversible than drilling holes in the cone, but this person appears to know what they're doing and the type of sound they want.
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Oct 8, 2013 14:48:37 GMT
It was one of the featured instruments in the Erie Art Museum's exhibit "Loud and Clear: Resophonic Guitars and The Dopyera Brothers' Legacy To American Music".
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 26, 2013 15:06:47 GMT
That tailpiece was made by Allen Guitars in California. It's actually a nice tailpiece in the right situation, but this doesn't seem to be that situation. I have one on my squareneck National tricone.
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 25, 2013 14:54:08 GMT
Rather than silver polish, use a metal polish designed for chrome plated parts such as found in motorcycle shops. I've used Simichrome polish with good results.
National says this about that:
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 24, 2013 20:59:16 GMT
Hi, Anyone do up a cheapish reso and would do it again? Lots of people have; most wouldn't. It's your money and time, though. You'll certainly gain experience from doing such a thing - whether or not that's what you want to get out of this is another matter. I do wonder why you went ahead and bought this instrument if you had already "read the bad reviews, heard the horrible noise on YouTube" as you said in your original posting.
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 24, 2013 14:56:22 GMT
I've never seen a mandolin like this before. I would guess that someone on the Mandolin Cafe website might be able to identify it, though. Good luck on your search!
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 20, 2013 16:24:43 GMT
I've played a couple of these guys at various music stores around San Francisco, but haven't been too impressed. If you're looking for a specific sound, they will give you that. They're just not made that well in my opinion. I'm sure better cones and a good setup would make a difference. The places I've seen them are not known for high quality acoustic instruments.
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 13, 2013 14:42:16 GMT
Ah, but you are hijacking the thread. Why not start your own discussion separate from this one?
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 12, 2013 22:31:48 GMT
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 12, 2013 22:29:59 GMT
I picked up the new release via iTunes here in the US. It's as good as I remember the concert being. There's a video of Ry Cooder playing Vigilante Man on YouTube - it's fascinating to hear the iPhone video version as opposed to the actual release. Great stuff - highly recommended for fans of Ry Cooder!
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 12, 2013 22:24:41 GMT
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 12, 2013 15:06:04 GMT
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 6, 2013 14:44:48 GMT
Your guitar is neither too bright nor too dull, has a beautiful balance in tone, and yet you want to mess with it? Why? What are you seeking to improve?
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Post by Brad Bechtel on Sept 2, 2013 17:23:26 GMT
The auction ended without any bids, for what that's worth.
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