I just watched one of the video's by Martin of the duo Washboard Resonators. He was comparing types of roundneck resonator guitars and mentioned four common materials: wood, steel, brass, and nickel/silver.
I've never heard of a nickel/silver guitar. He didn't elaborate, and I don't know what he's talking about. Can you fill me in?
Thanks!
cb
My understanding is that nickel/silver, or "German silver", was also brass but a different recipe. (Brass being an alloy). And, the plating was either nickel or chrome.
PS- The Washboard Resonators are a lot of fun. I've had a few email conversations trying to convince them to come tour the US.
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Originally posted by wlgiiiMy understanding is that nickel/silver, or "German silver", was also brass but a different recipe. (Brass being an alloy). And, the plating was either nickel or chrome.
PS- The Washboard Resonators are a lot of fun. I've had a few email conversations trying to convince them to come tour the US.
Aha! Now I know. Thanks. Yup, I've seen a few of their videos and like their act a lot.
German silver is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. Brass is copper and tin. In the case of Nationals, the brass is nickel plated. I have played both and there is a difference but I couldn't explain what it is.
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Originally posted by docslydGerman silver is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. Brass is copper and tin. In the case of Nationals, the brass is nickel plated. I have played both and there is a difference but I couldn't explain what it is.
Whew. The more I know, the more I know I don't know! Thanks.
And a second thank you- I had that half right (the copper part).
Grant Wickland on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia makes some great German silver instruments. wicklandinstruments.com
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Originally posted by docslydGerman silver is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. Brass is copper and zinc In the case of Nationals, the brass is nickel plated. I have played both and there is a difference but I couldn't explain what it is.
Edited by - docslyd on 02/21/2025 07:10:40
See the list of options for National Reso-Phonic tricones including German Silver.
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Originally posted by SamCySee the list of options for National Reso-Phonic tricones including German Silver.
https://www.nationalguitars.com/style-1
Thanks. Will do!
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