New Resonator

Wow, those are insane looking. I don't think I've even heard one before.

Tough choice.

Speaking purely from looks alone I think the Fender just wins it for me.

Good luck. Let us know which one you finally choose.

Guy I work with has got the Fender except acoustic only. It sounds sweeet, of course alot of that is his playing, but anyway it's definetely a nice guitar. He brings it in to work and I bring my acoustic. I'll play a shuffle 12 bar while he solos over me, it's awesome.

pass on the Fender. they arer really horrible sounding and playing resonators.
the Regal is only a little bit better.

you should save your money and get a Paul Beard Goldtone. they look as nice if not better than the Fender
and they sound and play great. and only a few bucks more.

disclaimer: I have a National resonator.

I agree with Dogbite on this: The word among reso players is that Fenders do not measure up in terms of design or sound if one is looking for a good resophonic instrument. However, if you like it as it is -- mostly for its stage presence, electric tone and playability, then it might do for you.

disclaimer: I have a National resonator.

:lol: I know of a couple of people with the original 1930s models and they won't even go near the National Resophonics. They both own metal ones.

From my limited experience, I would avoid the Fender and continue looking. You'll probably also want to ask Ricochet about replacing the cones on any budget reso.

Perhaps, this could be of interest?

Thanks, Greybeard! That is a NICE resonator! And I really like the fact that it's vintage!

Check out this little baby...........

They start at only $1550...........

I can see that I've got a lot more decisions to make! Y'all are really helping!! Thanks!

One more question for those of you who know about these things......... The cones.......... they either come with a single cone or tricone (three smaller cones, with two on the bass side and one on the treble)........... any opinions on which might be best?

Why not looking at Agile Resonators? They look nice and a priced nicely.

One more question for those of you who know about these things......... The cones.......... they either come with a single cone or tricone (three smaller cones, with two on the bass side and one on the treble)........... any opinions on which might be best?

No better or best, just different like Teles and Strats -- play good versions of both and see which you like better for your style.

Gibson/Dobro's Hound Dog (Dawg) models are supposed to be solid, working guitars. Might want to check those out.

I have the Gibson Hound Dog, and except for the fact that it's currenetly having a broken headstock repaired.(Fell over!AHHH) I am very happy with it. About double your price range though.

Geez, Kathy -- Careful with that thing! Is this a recent acquisition?

Geez, Kathy -- Careful with that thing! Is this a recent acquisition?

No, I actually got it a couple of years ago. We had a broken water main in March, and we were scrambling to get all the instruments out of the basement. I leaned it against the wall, and she went down." Wow, I thought to myself, that made a wierd noise", and when I picked her up, the stock was cracked right off the neck. I've just been procrastinating taking it in to get fixed. Fortunately,(or not) I have other guitars to play!

I'm just learning all kinds of things about resonators! Thank y'all! :D I really do appreciate your help!

i suggest taking a look at Johnson brand resonators. They looked nice in the pictures. I don't know too much (nothing) about resonators but came across them while mandolin hunting. They also have a resontor mandolin...interesting.