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UK Mark - Posted - 07/31/2008: 12:46:55
Hi,
If I were looking to buy a reso (round neck) and didn't want to spend a great deal of money to get me started what would be a good, value for money instrument?
For those who play the banjo I am thinking what is Reso equivalent to say, a Goodtime or a GoldTone CC100?
Thanks,
M
gbkyser - Posted - 07/31/2008: 13:38:46
I have a Gold Tone Beard model, basic mahogany version, which I like a lot for a woodbody, bluegrass / country type sound.
I've been reading a lot about metal-body starters lately, and Republic Guitars is getting generally good reviews. I'm hoping to get one of theirs later in the year. (Let me be clear - I haven't played one yet! This is just a read-between-the-lines, general impression, hunch kind of thing... do your own research too.)
GUY
Edited by - gbkyser on 07/31/2008 13:39:14
Rzn8tor - Posted - 07/31/2008: 14:39:04
I'd suggest looking for a used mahogany Gold Tone Beard from someone who is trading up. Make sure it is one that was set up in the Beard shop.
Bunyan Bob - Posted - 07/31/2008: 16:31:03
I got a chance to play one of those Republics in a local store close to here...not bad. No idea where they're coming from or what they're about, but not bad...
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El Dobro - Posted - 07/31/2008: 16:37:34
A friend of mine has a Scheerhorn and he's been leaving it home and using a Wechter/Scheerhorn Rob Ickes model. It sounds great.
MitchC - Posted - 08/03/2008: 15:15:07
I think he's looking for a roundneck ? How's the search going BTW ?
UK Mark - Posted - 08/05/2008: 01:39:43
quote:
Originally posted by MitchC
I think he's looking for a roundneck ? How's the search going BTW ?
Yes Mitch, looking for a roundneck.
I can't seem to find many suitable instruments over here in the UK (not sure why?). There's quite a few resos around but they are mostly low end Johnsons or Oldfields. I have found a Republic Dealer though and will make some enquiries on that line once I have a few more to pursue too although his prices seem high: $800>$1200.
Thanks for the help so far guys.
El Dobro - Posted - 08/05/2008: 08:09:07
Oh, a roundneck. Ok. What are you looking to spend?
gbkyser - Posted - 08/05/2008: 15:49:30
D'oh, should have noticed you were over there. Michael Messer (michaelmesser.co.uk/) is releasing a line of metalbody guitars similar to Republic's. Also the Amistar line from the Czech Republic looks nice - should be somewhat affordable from where you are. Again, caveat emptor.
GUY
Edited by - gbkyser on 08/08/2008 11:41:15
cheapest 'bro available
great volume, louder than some 'quality' instruments I've heard.
cheap parts - I've replaced the tail piece and nut, and used a little hot melt to quieten buzzing and rattles under the reso cover.
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