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My dad had one that I guess is in the family home still somewhere. I’ve used it quite a bit to add layers to records, usually where one might put a dash of 12 string acoustic or something. They sound awesome.
Only advice I could give, is that that example I have always found really hard work to play, even if the results are rewarding. I’m not sure if that’s due to the action and tension being suited to slide etc as is your intended use though
jackbepablo-
Happy NGD to me! I spent a very happy hour or so in Hobgoblin music in Birmingham trying out the different resonators on offer. I went in there with my heart set on a trip-cone resonator, full metal jacket (body) but ended up with this gorgeous mahogany model. As jackbepablo said, I found the full metal guitars hard to play - very heavy, a lot of string tension and although they sound great they are a bit harsh - All in all not ideal for just sitting around and noodling along to Dave Rawlings records. I'm not ruling out a future purchase for some Son House style rowdy blues... Anyway, very happy with this. Sounds lovely, feels good, looks fab. It's a Regal RD30. Would recommend.
fakenger35
I'm going shopping on Tuesday. I want a resonator so I'm off to the big smoke (well Birmingham) to try out a few different models. I like the look of the Asbury tricone (https://hobgoblin.com/ashbury-ar-49-tricone-guitar-brass-body) but I'll wait and see what sounds and feels right on the day.
Does anyone have any experience with resonators? Anything in particular I should be looking for?
I'll mainly be using it for open-G slide playing blues and country stuff. Ta!