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Ultimate Bluegrass Experience: 2012 National SPBGMA Convention

eric@resohangout.com — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 11:52:05 CST

Link to The Ultimate Bluegrass Experience: 2012 National SPBGMA Convention

http://ultimatebluegrassexperience.blogspot.com/2012/02/2012-national-spbgma-convention.html

Dobro 66-S

eric@resohangout.com — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 06:31:15 CST

My first post on reso hangout. Over the last 6 months I've been steadily learning the banjo and fiddle, and want to take a dive into playing reso. I'm looking to purchase my first resonator and am looking for some advice.

My price ceiling is about $1000, and if possible I'd like to get an American made instrument rather than an import.

The following caught my eye on eBay, and I was wondering if anyone has advice regarding the Dobro 66-S. Do others at the hangout own them? How do they compare to similarly priced instruments (new or used)? Would this be a good buy for a starting instrument?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dobro-Square-Neck-Model-66-S-Serial-D-713-7-/320841819516?pt=Guitar&hash=item4ab3a9a57c#ht_500wt_1156

Is there anything that is concerning about the condition of the instrument in the photos provided? Etc etc.

Cheers,

-Miles

Congress: Instruments allowed as airline carry-ons

eric@resohangout.com — Thu, 9 Feb 2012 05:13:43 CST

Click here for the article.

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eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 22:51:54 CST

Does anyone know why our real names have replaced our screen names? And our City and State show.?? I don't want my real name and address to show unless i choose. Way too much BS going on all over the internet and too damn easy for people to use this information. Before we had some privacy that this information was only for members if we so choose.. Please speak up. I changed my profile but we shouldn't have to.

muted tone

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:07:59 CST

Yesterday I put on my blog the issue I was having with my Regal dobro. The better player I become the more I can hear when an expected tone is off. My dobro instructor and I both have noticed that the bass side of my instrument, especially the low G has sounded muted. I installed new strings, checked the cone and spider and took it back to the repair shop where I had my pickup installed. No change in the muted tone. I sent e-mails to Beard (no reply) and read information from Stewart MacDonald (very good information) and still could not find the problem. Took the instrument to another local luthier just minutes from the office and within just a few minutes of hearing the sound Linda London knew what the problem was. It was the size and angle of the slot where the G string sits on the nut. A small file and a few strokes later and my dobro sounds much better. This is another reminder to listen to those repair folk who have 40 plus years of repair experience. No wonder folks from all over send their instruments to London, in Lincoln, NE. Thanks Linda. BRUCE

muted tone

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:07:33 CST

CMT NEWS -- Rhonda Vincent

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:37:37 CST

"A bandleader who ranks with Bill Monroe and Ricky Skaggs when it comes to inventiveness, virtuosity and discipline, Vincent played to each of her band member's strengths, urging them along with her own driving excellence as a vocalist, mandolinist and fiddler.

http://home.comcast.net/~rhondavincent/cmt.html

IBMM in dire straits, possibly moving to Nashville?

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:15:12 CST

Here's the article in Bluegrass Today.

Custom Orders?

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:49:12 CST

Who has a new guitar on order? I just saw pictures of Liz Williams' beautiful new Bear Creek hollowneck, and I am curious to know what else is being built. I know there are a few Hooks in the works as well as at least one of Tom's Appalachians.

Z.I.

Stage Sound - getting a good tone on-stage

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:17:54 CST

Hi, y'all. Longtime lurker, rare poster here.

I have an issue that I don't quite know how to deal with. Been playing guitar live for years, both acoustic and electric. I know what I'm doing when it comes to getting a good sound that works with a full band.

Left my regular gig at the first of the year, intent on playing closer to home and (hopefully) playing acoustic (guitar/dobro/mandolin) live. Finally got an opportunity to support a local artist with dobro and mandolin, but I'm not truly set up to get a good amplified dobro sound that will work well with a full band (bass/drums/electric guitar/keys/acoustic guitar) on-stage.

My dobro (Tut) has a Lace Sensor (http://www.amazon.com/Lace-Dobro-Neck-Sensor-Round/dp/B000B470DU) and while it does sound good, it is missing the resonance you get from the cone.

I'd read about using a small diaphragm condensor and the direct signal from the processor, routing through a small mixer and to the board. I have sound gear for that, but I'm worried about using any kind of condensor on stage with a full band. I have a condensor (http://www.guitarcenter.com/MXL-MXL-993-Pencil-Condenser-Microphone-102964434-i1126984.gc) that I could use for this, but I guess the other problem is figuring a way to mount it to to the dobro without doing any permanent damage.

Since it's a full band, I don't think it would be a good idea to have a dynamic on a stand that I step to for solos or embellishment. It's asking for trouble, especially if the band is loud.

If anyone can offer some advice here, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

-j

Beard setup vs Goldtone (florida) setup

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 05:41:42 CST

I have been reading a lot about the setups on Beard Goldtone Squarenecks. The consensus seems that it is best to have them setup by Beard.

What I don't really understand is why the Goldtone setups are considered to be so inferior - they use all the same parts - cones, spiders, bone nut, bridge - and are both trained by Beard and the instrument has Beard's signature on it.

I am almost 70, have been playing for about a year, and expect to just play with locals for fun. Does anyone think I would really be able to tell the difference? I want to buy a PBSM.

Thanks

Dave

Another Smith and Young Cone Evaluation

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 17:07:37 CST

I have also been the recipient of Eric Smith’s generous offer to evaluate a Smith and Young cone. The cone arrived well packed and in good condition. The test vehicle was my 2003 Clinesmith squareneck resonator, replacing the original Quarterman cone. No other aspects of the set up changed. I did not change the phosphor bronze strings which had a few hours of play on them. I also took a series of photographs of the guitar, original setup, and both cones. The Smith and Young cone was a direct drop in replacement for the Quarterman.

My initial reaction was that the Smith and Young cone has more volume than the old Quarterman cone and has a somewhat brighter, brassier tone (at least initially) similar to playing a new set of phosphor bronze strings. The Clinesmith with Quarterman cone was not as bright as most maple guitars I’ve played. Bass and mid range response remained good. I’m thinking that at least some of the brightness may be what Mike Witcher referred to as a "green" cone sound. The new cone is very responsive to light picking but has plenty of headroom when you dig in. My intent is to play the Clinesmith with the S&Y cone for a while to let it settle in a bit and redo the comparison with the original Quarterman.

After playing the S&Y cone for a couple hours in the Clinesmith, I have no reservations recommending this cone to anyone as a replacement cone or in a new build.

Meredith Brazillian/Spruce Resonator #63

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:22:30 CST

Please check out my classified ad for Brazillian/Spruce Meredith #63
http://www.resohangout.com/classified/3359

I have reduced price of my Brazillian/Spruce Meredith from $5250 to $3575 plus Fedex, shipping insurance and paypal fees (2.9%). You'll need a verified paypal account of which you pay the transaction fee of 2.9%. I believe you can get around the fee by making the payment "personal" and as "payment owed". Or a certified bank check with enough time to clear.

30's Cyclops info needed.

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 13:49:40 CST

Hi all, kind of a newbie here but not to the instrument world. Mostly a mando builder ( 1 Dobro build to replace my Scheerhorn, a few Weissenborns & guitars, etc..), but I just scored an old Cyclops & have a few questions. I'll post a video later this eve. It's black & I'm wondering if it was re-colored/ and or if I should consider some sort of re-finish. Did they make any all black ? Pretty sure it's the real deal, has 4- holes in the peak of the cone. Surprisingly heavy as well. I've played a few 30's - 40's Dobros that were considerably lighter. The bigger question would be: there are also 7 divots on either side of the top; something decorative mounted there ? and 4 divots in a diamond pattern with 1 larger divot in the middle of the headstock, which I imagine was for some sort of logo mounting ? Lastly, the spider seems to be sitting on the inside lip of the cone, like it could have been a bit wider to rest upon the outside edge. May just be the original design. If the cone's toast, I'll likely be getting a new spider & cone ( if it's a standard size) . Used the Beard stuff off Stew-Mac a few years back when I finished my dobro build & am very happy with it. Seems Quarterman's are done ( no?) Any new latest greatest spider/cones makes I should be aware of ?

Thanks in advance & I'll get a vid up this eve or tomorrow.

Oh yeah, came from an antique store CL posting simply entitled " Unique Instruments" , half assed pic here :

http://denver.craigslist.org/msg/2827355330.html

Just goes to show you gotta check out the odball listings ! Won't even say what I stole it for, but the new strings their guitar guy installed were running OVER the coverplate. Stick shoved in where the nut used to be. They told me it was 'home made'.

new bathroom

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 13:26:32 CST

I just spent a couple of weeks doing up the en-suite. Well, I like it. TT

John Pearse 3000 Nickel Wound strings

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:05:31 CST

Just wanted to comment on the John Pears 3000 Nickel wound strings. I recently bought a pair and was real curious to hear the difference between the nickel wound and the phosphour bronze I'd used in the past. The volume was comparable. What I found interesting and pretty damn cool was the tone of the nickel. Very bright and shimmering tone. They were a bit much the first day but they warmed up after a day or two. It's now been two weeks and they sound amazing. It's my first time using these but as of now, I'll be getting them again. Just my two cents in an awful economy.

Tuning and re-tuning strings

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 7 Feb 2012 07:02:50 CST

Question: What effect, if any, does tuning and re-tuning a reso have on the strings and/or the nut or bridge insert have? For example, going from GBDGBD to EBDGBD and DADF#AD?

Buzzing problem

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 22:34:53 CST

Last week I had just bought my first square neck dobro off of ebay. The lady assured me that there was no buzzing, but if that was the case I wouldn't be posting. It is a 1976 squareneck dobro. I brought it to a local shop and the guy turned the spider slightly clockwise and that got rid of the one horrible rattling overtone. However now I have a slight buzz on certain strings. When I apply slight downward pressure on the spider it is as quiet as can be. Does anybody have any suggestions? I thought about wedging some foam in between the spider and the cover, but wasn't sure if there was another solution. Any help would be great. Thanks

pat lyons

Breedlove Master Model Weissenborn

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:59:25 CST

I have my mint Breedlove Myrtle Weissenborn Master Model W/ RL BAGGS active pickup in the Classified.Cal

Raising the Bar Issue

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:47:09 CST

So, in my dobro life, disjointed and fractured as it's been, I have tried a number of bars; Stevens, Shubb, one made by a guy who placed a wooden top on it...can't recall the name, Scheerhorn chrome and Scheerhorn steel, Lap Dawg and now, my newest bar, the EG Smith Bluegrass Bar:

http://gregboyd.com/accessory_detail.html?accessory_key=504

This was spurred on by some posts made by various people here, including Grizz. When I called and spoke to Greg Boyd (he is friendly and talkative) I was originally looking at the regular Smith bar because I wanted the serrated edges and I didn't realize that the Bluegrass Bar had them from looking at the photo. He explained that it did have the edges and that the bar was smaller than most bars and slightly less high (about 1/8 inch I believe). It was a little lighter as well.

I had some concerns but decided to try it. This is a cool bar, it fits nicely into my hand, almost like an afterthought. My hands are not large but maybe a little wide. This just seems perfect for them. I love the serrated top that keeps my thumb from slipping up. One thing is that full fret coverage is just a hair trickier due to the shorter length. It seems that slants are a little harder to come by too, not that I slant much in my playing.

Mr. Boyd explained the bar is popular with fast bluegrass players who wanted the reduced size and weight for quick position shifts. In that area, it shines. I can definitely feel a speed increase. The sound is somewhere between a Scheerhorn and Lap Dawg. Good sound and I don't notice any string rattle. I was concerned that the lighter weight might bring it out but I can't hear it.

This is easily the most comfortable bar I've ever used. It stays put and balanced and I'm inclined in just two days to award the 'my favorite bar' status to it. Prior to this, I rated the Lap Dawg and Scheerhorn as favorites respectively. I'm having a lot of fun playing with this bar. It feels so much different to me than any other bar I've tried.

Wayne

One of my personal favorites to play and sing - Sonora's Death Row

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:56:59 CST

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEA1PxI7D5I

Here's my cover of one of my favorite songs ever. Originally done by Blackie Farrell, Sonora's Death Row. I've cobbled the lyrics together from several different versions.

Hope you enjoy, thanks for listening!

Matt

Redline Peabody

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 11:08:13 CST

I met Steve Smith at SPBGMA this week-end & had the chance to play some fine resos he had brought down. I've been in the market for another guitar especially for gigs i have to fly to. My primary guitar is a 1935 Norwood Chimes that has been set up & is very loud with sweet tone. I've played on many new resos looking for what i like to hear & Steve had the guitar that had the type of sound i was looking for. Its a Redline Peabody "Covergirl" with birdseye maple top & back & mahogany on the sides. It has the deep tone i love & it stays consistent all the way up the neck with nice sustain. I played it on stage Saturday night, then took it out the front lobby for a jam & it sounded great in both situations. I want to give a shout out to Steve & the folks at Redline for building a great guitar.

Chris Hart

www.thebluegrassbrothers.com

DR Z MAZ 38 SR

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:55:42 CST

I just lowered the price on my DR Z amp and Cab if anybody is looking for a really nice American made tube amp and cab. It really is a fantastic amp that is in super condition. It has very low hours and is all original. Price reduce to $1499 for a $2700 plus dollar outfit...Dang this economy.. Check it out in the classifieds.

Tom Queen reso

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 05:55:54 CST

I played a reso at SPBGMA this weekend that had a red stamp visible through one of the soundholes that read BUILT BY TOM QUEEN. The finish was aged and cracked and there was a heavy coating of dust on the cone. Strings may have been original. The sound wasn't good but I wonder what would happen if it were cleaned up and had a decent cone and good strings. Has anybody heard of a reso by Tom Queen. The asking price was $800.

Wood body single cone

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 6 Feb 2012 05:18:15 CST

Hi All

I'm new to this forum and the world of resonator guitars. After years of fingerpicking on flattops, I 've suddenly got interested in a resonator. I think it's too big a leap to go to a metal bodies I'm thinking of a wood body - possibly a National M2.

I play with bare fingers (and a bit of nail) - any suggestions for models or views on wood body resonators?

Thanks

100 Pound Milestone Today!

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 13:38:14 CST

At today's weigh-in I crossed the 100 pounds barrier. That's right! I have lost 100 pounds since last Memorial Day! Being brought back to life with the defibrillator five times in one day provides strong motivation to get compliant and do what my cardiologist recommends. Today I'm wearing jeans that I haven't fit in for over ten years. I'm not done yet. I hope to waste away to normal and lose another fifty pounds by the end of this year.

Kelly

Lovers Waltz

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 11:25:31 CST

Lovers Waltz is written by Jay Ungar also author of Ashokan Farewell. It is one of my favorite waltz's. Video is shot with my droid phone.

Oh Boys,..... Take a gander at this.

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 11:01:30 CST

This will be part of the halftime show tonight. Se says there will be a surprise. Could it be another Janet Jackson like oops? "Now why did that fall out" Well you're gonna' have to watch to see.

HELP Advice Please on OMI Dobro, Roundneck

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 09:15:36 CST

HELP! I sold my '74 OMI Dobro Roundneck 60D in Blonde some years ago and have been trying to replace it. I get advice to stay away from these 70s-early 80s years as being inferior to other builders/models made today but replacing this beloved guitar is what I jones for.

I'd really appreciate insight into the best OMI years for the 70s-80s and how do I gauge its year of manufacture. What is the best site to reference the headstock numbers against year of manufacture?

I'm all eyes for your comments! If you think I'm wasting $1,000, please let me know.

heppmann@aol.com

Thanks!

Hepp in Florida

Feedback on Smith and Young Model 1?

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 07:25:54 CST

Has anyone had an opportunity to play a Smith and Young Model 1 (steel body) spider cone resonator? I am giving the some thought because they list for $1000 less than the National Style 1 Tricone, and the sound samples posted on the Internet seem pretty good. Have you played one? What did you think of the sound quality, build quality, finish, etc.? I love my Dobro® brass spider cone, and would hope that a National product would sound at least as good, if not better. I'm specifically interested in a square neck so I can switch from bottleneck to lap style playing, and tune to high G without warping the neck on my Dobro®.

Any thoughts on why National chose to rebrand and not make the S&Y instruments part of the National family? Was this a buyout like was to Gibson?

Thanks!

Kelly

Wickland or other parlor resonator for fingerstyle?

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 07:03:01 CST

Hi,

Like all (?) flattop players I'm fascinated by the many reso sounds out there, and on top of that my wife keeps telling me I "need" one, for fingerstyle and bottleneck. There aren't many dealers in my area (Philadelphia) but the few that I've played (National Estralita, and metal body single cones) seem large and awkward (and, of course, heavy) compared to my OMs.

So then I came across the very appealing video on the Wickland instruments website, showing a guy curled up comfortably with their "German silver parlor guitar" (also a nice dog). So I'm wondering, (a) whether others have opinions of these guitars (b) and how it compares to the National resorocket or tricone cutaway (c) whether there are other small resonators for fingerstyle and bottleneck that I should consider.

There's something appealing about the whole Wickland site, and the prices are not stratospheric, but I assume that buying new from a small shop is more of a risk in terms of resale etc. I can live with that, probably, but I wondered what people think. I'd like to have the same feeling of connection with a resonator that I have with my OMs; I realize they're apples and oranges, but still.

Thanks,

Upgrade to Goldtone

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 06:16:09 CST

Hi All,

After a year I'm still a beginner, on my Regal RD-40 Squareneck. But I think it may be time for a 'move-up. I would appreciate comments on the Goldtone PBS, PBS-D and PBS-M models. I've listened to sound bites of all three and can't really tell the difference ( may be my 69 year-old ears). I understand the variation in construction of all 3.

Which one would you suggest, and do you think this is a sensible upgrade? I don't play in a band.

Many thanks in advance!

Dave

a new door opened

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 05:51:45 CST

man..............to tell you the truth i am 48 years old and had not until yesterday, ever heard of them or this song!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am floored

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wigjZ7ng_tc&feature=g-like&context=G29a7212ALTy1s4gAGAA

Best low cost reso guitar

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 05:28:28 CST

I am a fairly good acoustic guitar player that just got the bug to buy a decent low budget reso guitar, i'm sure this topic has been covered but cant seem to find it, seen a lot of cheap guitars on ebay that i never heard of, can anyone reccomend a cheap but gecent guitar ?

Thanks

D.A.

Guitar And Slide

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 5 Feb 2012 00:42:05 CST

hi all .

i haven't dobro but i would play this. can i play guitar whit slide for learn?

Bye Alberto

Damping cone.

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 16:03:24 CST

Some where someone had inserted pieces of cloth under spider legs. Assume to help damp cone or cure a rattle.

Would green felt, adhesive backed, work the same.

I Love Open D Tuning!

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 14:12:46 CST

So recently I've tuned my Mahogany Meredith down to Open D, and I really am loving it!!! I think it actually sounds better and resonates better in Open D tuning.

I've been listening to a lot of Weissenborn players too lately, and I think it's official, I've gotten bit by the Open D bug!!!

The LOW GROWL!! It's just a whole different sound, and playing technique, and I'm really diggin' it.

I'm having thoughts of Weissenborns, Tricones, Metal Bodied Resos...etc!!!

GREAT STUFF!! Sorry, I just had to share!! :-)

~Troy~

Playing Roundneck w/Std Tuning

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:35:07 CST

Has anyone ever taken a poll to see the ratio of round-neck vs. square-neck players that frequent here?

Looks like I'm a definite minority on the site. I play a resonator like a conventional guitar ("Spanish Style"?), in standard tuning, with a flat-pick or no pick at all.

I just like the sound of a resonator. It gives me something very different from what I normally play, which is electric six-string.

I basically use it instead of a regular acoustic guitar. Texas and Southern blues-based rock sounds pretty interesting played on a resonator. You can strip out the amplification and distortion and get to the root of the music.

I have so much yet to learn about my main instrument, I feel I don't have the time to invest in learning to play "proper Dobro".

Anyone else out there use this interesting instrument like I do? Looks like most of you folks are dedicated to this art form as it relates to bluegrass, folk, and country music, and your skill levels are far beyond mine.

Happy to have this place to visit and the folks I've heard from so far are very helpful and friendly.

Thanks to all.

Check this instrument maker. Not a reso, but.............

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:08:38 CST

He's got a bunch of videos making instruments out of various items. Some pretty good, Some not so good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9QcFDZldjg&feature=relmfu

A "Must See"

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 08:12:14 CST

Again some of you will get this in and e-mail but for those that don't check this out. I'll let the sender identify himself if he sees fit.

More Oswald Slant's

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 07:41:47 CST

Continuing on with what Jim posted , Here is a Video off more Oswald slants.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBnCXVvni-M

Beard Model Number Location

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 05:53:12 CST

I am going to look at a Beard Resonator today. I wanted to know if Beard puts the model number on their guitars. And if they do, where is it located.

Wire a humbucker to a piezo preamp?

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 4 Feb 2012 03:24:02 CST

I'm making a new slide guitar. Got a piezo system. Got a humbucker. I want to use the bucker for the pickup, and I don't want to buy a set of electronics if I can wire it to the preamp system.

Will it work? Anyone have experience?

Heartbreak Mountain

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:48:55 CST

I just uploaded this song, we recorded it yesterday during our rehearsal. It's very a simple recording with a zoom recorder. What do you think?

New Vt. State Police Decal

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 14:10:19 CST

This is a riot.

http://www.wcax.com/story/16663947/prisoners-sneak-pig-into-vsp-decal

video library

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:27:32 CST

New to site and wondering how to access more videos. When I click on the video library link all I get is the newest additions. Can't seem to find a link to all or more vids.

Thanks for a great site!!!

Rob Ickes Big Time CD & Tab Book

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:13:35 CST

After hearing and working with Rob at a workshop recently, I purchased his "Big Time" CD and the book that contains all the tablature for the tunes on the album.

As a beginner, most of the licks are above my head, but I have been working on the tune "Ireland, Love of My Heart" and am really enjoying it! The CD is top-notch and quite inspiring...I'd like to work on the Machine Gun Kelly lick soon...

http://robickes.com/store.cfm?pth=Instructional%20Materials

Slants tablature

eric@resohangout.com — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 20:00:12 CST

If you like the demonstration and challenge of slants in the Jim Warren YouTube feature video keep in mind Jim has a fine dedicated website: www.oldtimedobro.com. In addition to some fine videos he has a section of tablature.When you click on the tablature you will see the tab for two old time Oswald numbers with lots of "slants" in the tab. Oswald's Special is in "G" (with slants at 5-7-9 frets) and Tennessee Sweetheart is in "E'". Point your mouse over the tab, click "print" and you have free Slants tablature to practice with. Some folks learn better from tab, than from watching video. Try it---thanks to Jim's efforts, you may get a whole new 'slant' on things.It may look easy, but with timing and getting up speed and blending in the new slants, these 2 songs will be medium difficult.

Tut Taylor California

eric@resohangout.com — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 09:14:47 CST

Just listed my Crafters California. Just about like new.

RedLine Resophonics at SPBGMA This Weekend !

eric@resohangout.com — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 07:35:48 CST

Hi All --

Just a heads up here for anyone in or around middle Tennessee this weekend. We will be showing our line of Cumberland Acoustic parts and accessories (mandolin bridges, armrests, pickguards, string winders, etc.) and our full line of RedLine Acoustic instruments, which include our RedLine Resophonic guitars, Traveler mandolins,and our RedLine Acoustic Guitars, which include our Advanced Parlor guitar, our version of a Slope-D guitar, and our version of a '30's vintage Dreadnought.

We will be in the "free" room this year, so anyone can come and see us, no event ticket needed. We'll be set-up right next to Tom T. and Dixie Halls booth, so we should be easy to find. We'll be there Thursday thru Sunday. Come by and see us!

Steve