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Post by littlebobby on Aug 7, 2020 11:16:45 GMT
Looking to sell my spider bridge hog dobro and get an MM.
Into delta and hill country stuff and more contemporary players like Chris Whitley and Charlie Parr. Slide and finger style. Which model is most appropriate? More inclined towards a metal body than wood body guitar.
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Post by slidefever on Aug 7, 2020 13:00:04 GMT
Hello littlebobby,
Firstly, welcome to the forum. There are none better. Secondly, you won’t find a friendlier place to discuss all things resonator and slide guitar. Michael Messer is one of the foremost experts on all things resonator. There’s no such thing as a dumbass question on here either.
So, to answer your question; ln my opinion, the nearest MM you will to sounding like Charlie Parr’s 3 cone Mule and Chris Whitley’s resonators is an MM Lightning. There are loads of owners on here that can fill you in with the fine detail.
Regards
Chris
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Post by littlebobby on Aug 7, 2020 15:11:13 GMT
Hello littlebobby, Firstly, welcome to the forum. There are none better. Secondly, you won’t find a friendlier place to discuss all things resonator and slide guitar. Michael Messer is one of the foremost experts on all things resonator. There’s no such thing as a dumbass question on here either. So, to answer your question; ln my opinion, the nearest MM you will to sounding like Charlie Parr’s 3 cone Mule and Chris Whitley’s resonators is an MM Lightning. There are loads of owners on here that can fill you in with the fine detail. Regards Chris Thanks for the warm welcome chief. I was leaning that way so nice to get some experienced advice. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2020 15:46:30 GMT
The lightning is brass and 12f. The 'blues' is steel and 12 or 14f.
TT
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Post by mark1977 on Aug 8, 2020 15:43:14 GMT
Hi Littlebobby, I'd just like to second what Chris has said about Michael Messer and his guitars. After many years tinkering with open tunings and slide with a cheap accoustic I took the plunge and bought an MM Lightning. I am very glad I did. Some years previously I had tried side by side in guitar shop an NRP tricone and Style O and a steel bodied NRP Delphi (all 12 fretters). I remembered that soundwise I liked the combination of the biscuit bridge and brass body of the style O best. Reading reviews and comments here I figured that the MML was the one I wanted. Communication and service from Michael was first class and I just love the guitar. If I win the lottery I would happily collect the set (Blues and Bluse 28 12 and 14 frets)! I love the MML's sound and to my ears it sounds as good as the NRP Style O I tried.
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Post by jono1uk on Aug 8, 2020 17:26:53 GMT
i third all the comments ... i have a an MM blues ... love it ...
had a cheap wooden reso and flogged it recently for an MM 28 ..again superb ...
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Post by thebluesbear( al) on Aug 13, 2020 19:44:44 GMT
hi
at the risk of sounding silly i agree totally with all the comments i have all the mm MODELS AND USE THEM USUALLY MORE THAN MY NATIONALS ......there is no such thing as a dumbass question here , many people here are very knowledgeable, ask ask and keep asking . everyone else does
welcome
al
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Post by stevie2sticks on Aug 14, 2020 8:33:00 GMT
Hiya fella, I own MM Lightening and MM Blues 28. Both do the job, the size, weight and neck widths are different which you might consider your needs.
The Lightening is awesome but I find the 28 more versatile.
If you can find someone who lives near ask if you can try them out.
Regards
Steve IOM
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Post by pete1951 on Aug 14, 2020 9:00:20 GMT
If you can find someone who lives near ask if you can try them out. Regards Steve IOM Most of the forum members are very keen to share their love of resos and show off their guitars, if you live close to a member you may well be able to meet and try out an MM guitar. Pete |
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Aug 14, 2020 9:18:33 GMT
MM Blues 28 I have is very versatile - no hesitation in recommending one.
...and yes, if you're nearby you are welcome to have a shot.
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Post by littlebobby on Aug 24, 2020 10:40:19 GMT
Thanks all. What a decent bunch of chaps.
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Post by littlebobby on Aug 28, 2020 8:45:11 GMT
So I sold the dobro and now I’m trying to find a used MM. No joy so far. Any pointers? I am buying a house so trying to keep the expenditure down but also considering selling a tele partscaster to fund it
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Post by Michael Messer on Aug 28, 2020 9:13:30 GMT
So I sold the dobro and now I’m trying to find a used MM. No joy so far. Any pointers? I am buying a house so trying to keep the expenditure down but also considering selling a tele partscaster to fund it Hi Littlebobby, It would be helpful to know which MM model you are looking for. Shine On Michael |
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Post by littlebobby on Aug 28, 2020 9:20:34 GMT
So I sold the dobro and now I’m trying to find a used MM. No joy so far. Any pointers? I am buying a house so trying to keep the expenditure down but also considering selling a tele partscaster to fund it Hi Littlebobby, It would be helpful to know which MM model you are looking for. Shine On Michael Thanks for the response man. I’m after a blues, preferably 12 fret. Nice of you to take the time to respond. |
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