Resonator slide guitars at Gladesville Guitar Factory

Resonator Guitars

.... or resophonic guitar is an acoustic guitar whose sound is produced by one or more metal cones resonators instead of the wooden soundboard. They have a distinctive sound however, and found life with several musical styles (most notably bluegrass and also blues) well after electric amplification solved the issue of inadequte guitar sound levels.
Resonator guitars are of two styles:

Square necked guitars designed to be played on the lap with a steel slide.
Round necked guitars, which may be played in either the conventional or lap steel guitar style.

There are three main resonator designs each with their own distinctive tone.

A single inverted-cone design with a 'biscuit' bridge assembly preferred by blues players
A single cone with a 'spider' web shape frame to hold up the bridge. Most commonly known as a dobro and preferred by country players
The "tricone" which has three metal cones

Many variations of all of these styles and designs have been produced under many brands. The body of a resonator guitar may be made of wood, metal, or occasionally other materials. (This text adapted from Wikipedia)

Weber - Regal - Recording King - Martinez

Weber
	Weber Vigilante Roundneck Dobro $3595 rrp Solid mahogany top back and sides Hand scalloped spruce tone bar bracing Custom Weber "Carousel" soundwell. Mother Of Pearl inlays Hand-spun aluminium cone Ivory bound ebony fingerboard Grover Tuners Custom design Weber nickel tailpiece. Hardshell case
	Weber Vigilante Squareneck Dobro $Sold - enquires taken Solid mahogany top back and sides Hand scalloped spruce tone bar bracing Custom Weber "Carousel" soundwell. Mother Of Pearl inlays Hand-spun aluminium cone with spider saddle Ivory bound ebony fingerboard Grover Tuners Custom design Weber nickel tailpiece. Hardshell case
Blueridge and Regal resonator guitars
	REGAL RD-52 Artist Series Squareneck Dobro $1195 rrp Black Lightning design 1930’s Vintage California shape Mahogany body Traditional Block & Stinger neck/body joint Rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl position markers "Quarterman" cone Bone nut and maple saddle
	REGAL RD-40V Studio Series Roundneck Dobro $795 rrp Spruce top Mahogany neck & body USA Quatermain cone Spruce top 1930's California-style body shape Chrome plated hardware REGAL RD-40V QD Studio Series Roundneck Dobro $895 rrp As above without Quatermain cone
	REGAL RC-2 Duolian- Bell brass $995 rrp This single-cone, bell brass body Duolian has been a favorite with blues legends since its first appearance in 1931 Slim, comfortable mahogany neck Rosewood fingerboard Spun resonator cone with wooden biscuit bridge
	Regal RC-51 Tricone $995 rrp The tri-cone has a unique and distinctive tone that is both rich and warm Nickel plated bell-brass body Traditional sand-cast T-style spider for great sound Slim mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod and rosewood fingerboard Pearloid peghead overlay with unique "Art-Deco" design graphic Bone nut Nickel-plated brass hardware High quality sealed gear tune
	Regal RD-64 Squareneck Dobro $ rrp Continuing the long tradition of fine instruments produced under the Regal brand name, and with the collaboration with Quarterman Cones, the new RD-60 series brings Regal designs to a whole new level. These instruments are the highest quality to date and were designed to meet the tone and playing demands of contemporary players at the professional level. 1930's California-style body shape Flamed maple top, back and sides High-gloss finish Deeper body design Includes Saga’s patented “Power Reflex” resonator chamber Equipped with U.S.A. made Quarterman cone High-performance open-back vintage-style tuners Grained ivoroid binding around body, fingerboard and peghead Brazilian rosewood peghead overlay with “Flóki’s Raven” pattern Nickel-plated hardware
Recording King Resonators
	Recording King RM-998-D Style "O" Resonator $799 rrp Modeled after the original, pre-World War II guitars, these bell brass resonators are the foremost affordable, metal body guitars on the market. Made from bell brass, they have incredible projection and impeccable tone. The plating quality is truly excellent. The Recording King Style-O features a 9.5" hand-spun Continental cone, a Honduran mahogany neck and a hard maple bridge. From professional artists to beginners, these resonators have made a huge impression on players.
	Recording King RM-991-2 Tricone Resonator $969 rrp 3 x 6” Continental cones that transfer incredibly loud tones through the body of the guitar. The cones are positioned with two on the bass side and one on the treble side, giving an EQ balance with a sweeter, warmer sound. This tricone is made from nickel-plated bell brass and features a screen coverplate and T-shaped bridge with an ebony and maple saddle. The bridge is connected to the center of each cone so that when the strings are hit, the vibrations run through the saddle and then into the bridge. This tricone has a distinct tone and long sustain characterized by brilliant overtones and a natural ambiance only found in resonator instruments.
	Recording King Metal Body Ukulele $sold European bell brass body , 6" hand-spun Continental cone, mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, Champion-style friction tuners, pearloid headstock overlay and a bell brass coverplate. These excellent features give this traditional instrument fantastic projection and a bark that is uncommon yet very appealing for a ukulele. Includes featherweight case.
Martinez Resonators
	Martinez MDR-2CE cutaway ‘Biscuit Resonator’ guitar $599 rrp Mahogany arched top with F-holes Mahogany back & sides Mahogany ‘Round-neck’, Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay 1 x ‘Mini-Hum style’ neck pickup. 1 volume & 1 tone control Chrome hardware, diecast machine heads. Martinez MDR-2 ‘Biscuit Resonator’ guitar $549 rrp As above without pickup and cutaway Mahogany arched top with F-holes Mahogany back & sides Mahogany ‘Round-neck’, Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay Chrome hardware, diecast machine heads.
	Martinez MDR-1SNE ‘Spider Resonator’ guitar $649 rrp Mahogany arched top with F-holes Mahogany back & sides Mahogany ‘Round-neck’, Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay Lipstick-style neck pick-up 1 volume and 1 tone control. Vintage Sunburst Square neck available

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