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The resonator guitar reviews database is here to help educate people before they purchase an instrument. Of course, this is not meant to be a substitute for playing the instrument yourself!
265 reviews in the archive.
Where Purchased: Gift
Year Purchased: 2010
Price Paid: Don't Remember (bought USED)
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This is a 1968 Guyatone. Its a Japanese "sausage factory" make, however, it is an outstnading instrument. It suits country/hillbilly or Hawaiin styles. I play it like a reso and it sounds fine. The sound is rich & full.
Sound Rating: 9
This was my grandfather's guitar. He recorded with it in the 70's. The action is great. An interesting feature is the distance between the strings. They are a bit wider than my other lapsteel (Karrera), and this makes for easier playing. The strings have never gone out of tune.
Setup Rating: 10
Its easy on the eyes, however, its perhaps a little heavier than todays lapsteels.
Appearance Rating: 8
Very dependable. Sounds perfect given its age.
Reliability Rating: 9
Neutral rating given that this was a gift.
Customer Service: 5
This is a well made lapsteel.
Components Rating: 9
This 1968 Guyatone lapseel has stood the test of time. Its a shame they are out of production. It goes to show that production line instruments can still be high quality. It is a copy of the old Fender Stringmaster; and a good copy at that !. A great sound and nice to play.
Overall Rating: 9
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