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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: From Manufacturer
I put this in my 1936 National Triolian. I love it. I do use a SansAmp Acoustic D/I. I've played everything from small gigs to big outdoor festivals to recording sessions with it.
Overall Rating: 10
Where Purchased: Private Sale
Year Purchased: 2012
Price Paid: 500 ($US) (bought USED)
Once I put proper strings on it it really sang. It was set up with lighter gauge flatwounds and still sounded okay. But, boy howdy! John Pearse's doubled the volume. Tone, to my ear, is as good as a $2000 custom I had been borrowing. No pickup, I'll be miking it when I play out.
Sound Rating: 9
I had to do some tweaking, but not much.
Setup Rating: not rated
It's a 1981 and looks brand new. Very simple, classic design.
Appearance Rating: 9
Hardware is great, solid.
Reliability Rating: 9
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Customer Service: not rated
It's a great American made instrument with the original hard case.
Components Rating: 9
I think I got a very good instrument for a great price. For the money, I thought the best I could've hoped for was an import Regal. I'll probably keep her forever.
Overall Rating: 9
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