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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: Ebay
Year Purchased: 2008
Price Paid: 300 ($US)
I primarily use this for bluegrass, and it nails it. Classic tone, but with a slightly modern "edge". It is not REALLY loud, but in place of that, it is full and lush sounding with a nice bite. It can hold its own in a band. I have played gigs with it, and it has always pleased me.
Sound Rating: 10
Almost great. The saddle was slightly higher than the nut, so I made my own and did a proper set-up, which was very easy. I actually like taking this one apart!
Setup Rating: 9
Beautiful guitar. Mahogany laminate all around, including neck. Solid peghead. I got the one with aged brass hardware and walnut finish on the wood...looks stunning! It does have 2 bass side finish cracks and 1 on the treble side, hence the 300 dollar price tag...regularly 500. But this has NO effect on its sound whatsoever.
Appearance Rating: 10
The finish is a nitrocellulose lacquer, which isn't too thin or thick, and after 4 years of playing it, NO signs of wear. Very dependable. I actually play gigs with it on Wednesdays, and it performs perfectly. Grover tuners standard, and they are great as well.
Reliability Rating: 10
Since I purchased it from Ebay, I don't really know of the warranty.
Customer Service: not rated
Standard fan coverplate, Grover tuners...all the basics, and they do their job well. Quarterman cone also!
Components Rating: 10
Great guitar for the money. Bell like Quarterman cone standard. Looks and sounds great. Best value for a reso.
Overall Rating: 10
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