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Post by barrycreed on Jun 17, 2015 12:53:55 GMT
hubba hubba!
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Post by gordon on Jun 17, 2015 15:53:29 GMT
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Post by Dessery on Jun 17, 2015 20:11:02 GMT
Hi guys
I don't know if he still does them but I'm sure I saw a video a while back of a 50/60s harmony Stella that Chickenbone John converted to a resonator, it sounded pretty sweet!!
I'm not sure if he takes orders on them maybe?
Good luck with your search!! Be interested to see what you go for as a parlour resonator is definitely something I'd like to get soon!!
All the best David
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Post by Michael Messer on Jun 17, 2015 20:40:22 GMT
I find this thread very interesting.
I am not trying to be condescending, I am genuinely interested in why so many people like these new (relatively new) parlour size resonator guitars. What is it about them that attracts you?
I do love small guitars. I have a late 1950s red National 1133 and an early 50s electric Ohau (Supro) Ozark, but I don't see those in the same light because they are vintage collectable guitars. The 1133 is a lovely looking and sounding travel guitar, and the Supro is a fantastic electric guitar.
Shine On Michael
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Post by Dessery on Jun 17, 2015 20:55:49 GMT
Hi Michael I have to admit I have never tried a parlour resonator, my interest comes more from the fact that I like parlour acoustic guitars and in my mind, that will translate to a resonator, whether that is actually the case we shall see one day!! In terms of my love for acoustic parlours, I have two now, a late 20s harmony Stella (I think) and my Toon Charlton, it is not something I can put into words, they just feel right to me!! I'm not a small guy at over 6ft with long arms and long fingers so it is definitely not an issue that I can't get round a bigger guitar, I just feel very comfortable with the shape and size and the tonal qualities just sing to me!! I know that doesn't really clarify anything but it's my 2 pennies All the best David
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Post by Dessery on Jun 17, 2015 21:06:38 GMT
This was the video I was refereeing to of CBJ's Stella resonator conversion: Thanks David
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2015 21:16:35 GMT
I first became interested in parlor guitars watching some Ian Anderson/Jethro Tull videos. Just because they're smaller, doesn't mean they can't sound great (at least when HE plays them). And I'm not personally interested in the larger expansive sound of a full-sized guitar. I like the smaller, boxier sound parlors give.
Add to that my difficulties finding a comfortable position for playing a full-sized guitar. I'm not short, mind you, but I'm not a giant either. This wasn't an issue when I was younger, but now that I'm over 50, the smaller guitars fit me better.
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Post by slide496 on Jun 17, 2015 21:20:22 GMT
I think its part of a popular current trend in flat top guitar parlor products by commercial manufacturers, which are being sold as reminiscent of the company's early models that apparently has moved over to an expanded interest for biscuit parlor resonators. Parlor resonators seem to have been getting more respect as a result and I think some players are attracted to the compact size, the shorter scale and the lesser weight.
Interestingly, not many of the companies that sell retro flat top models have added the chinese parlor biscuit resonators to their line, and there are, as far as I know no spiderbridge examples.
Lawd lawdy, Harriet
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2015 22:22:36 GMT
Did parlor resonators exist way back when?
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Post by gaucho on Jun 18, 2015 2:21:16 GMT
There were the Dobro Model 19s and some variants. Not a true parlor, but much smaller bodied. Most of them were made with a dovetail join tho and they are harder to do a proper reset (and not as strong as a neck stick). A few had partial neck sticks and those are generally considered the ones to get. You can spot them by the fret dots, covering the mounting screws, located below the 12th fret. The current crop of wood bodied Gretsches are reproductions of them (there were Gretsch Model 19 variants in the 30's, sold thru Montgomery Wards I think). I like those little wood bodied Gretsches! I saw a used one in a shop for $299 in perfect shape. Almost grabbed it. Here's a nice clip of Toby Walker giving one a go...
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Post by Dessery on Jun 18, 2015 5:41:14 GMT
I had one of those Gretsch boxcars that Toby is playing for a while, it was a fantastic little guitar. Part of me regrets selling it to be honest. Wouldn't be surprised if I get another one day!!
All the best David
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2015 7:15:16 GMT
I was tempted by the Gretsch Alligator, but if I were to go that route, I'd move up to the MM28.
Anyway, it looks like I found my Miniolian -- and a source for other Republic guitars here in Europe.
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Post by barrycreed on Jun 18, 2015 7:57:24 GMT
Hi Michael I have to admit I have never tried a parlour resonator, my interest comes more from the fact that I like parlour acoustic guitars and in my mind, that will translate to a resonator, whether that is actually the case we shall see one day!! In terms of my love for acoustic parlours, I have two now, a late 20s harmony Stella (I think) and my Toon Charlton, it is not something I can put into words, they just feel right to me!! I'm not a small guy at over 6ft with long arms and long fingers so it is definitely not an issue that I can't get round a bigger guitar, I just feel very comfortable with the shape and size and the tonal qualities just sing to me!! I know that doesn't really clarify anything but it's my 2 pennies All the best David Size and comfort, for me, anyways
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Post by barrycreed on Jun 18, 2015 7:58:45 GMT
My current problem is I still can't decide between a wood or metal body
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Post by Michael Messer on Jun 18, 2015 8:07:37 GMT
Thanks to everyone for your replies to my question.
My response is to say that apart from one or very rare models, all vintage and modern National and Dobro guitars are small bodied. They are not as small as a parlour guitar, but they are small guitars.
Shine On Michael
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