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12-string cake tin resonator build

Posted by Tim Hooper on November 4, 2017 at 4:12pm in Building Secrets, Tips, Advice, Discussion

Hello!

I was recently given a broken 12-string acoustic guitar, and I was really taken by the 'distressed' look of the decades-old lacquer.  I already have an ordinary 12-string, so I didn't need another.

Figuring the wreck had been left in a damp place for some time, I dumped it in a corner of my workshop to dry out for a month or two, whilst I had a think about what to do with it! 

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  • Richard Dean November 5, 2017 at 9:08am

    Resonator playing

    That sounded nice, I also like the extra strip for reinforcement at the top, but it also turned the original sound hole into a crescent shape, cool

    • Tim Hooper > Richard Dean November 5, 2017 at 9:30am

      Thanks Richard!

      Tim

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      • Paul Craig > Tim Hooper November 5, 2017 at 3:36pm

        If it isn't related to the bridge, check the string angle going to the tail piece and the string angle between the nut and tuners. Also make sure the strings aren't stuck in the nut or bridge string grooves.

        • Tim Hooper > Paul Craig November 5, 2017 at 4:56pm

          Thanks Paul,

          To be fair, I'm more than happy with the results so far!  I've moved on to another project; know anything about R/C model aircraft?

          Tim

          • Paul Craig > Tim Hooper November 5, 2017 at 5:46pm

            Yeah, they're too expensive. LOL

            I started  building a twin engine P-38 back in the 80's. It was a Balsa wood kit and I got down to where I need to order the motors, servos and controller. I saw the prices, put everything back in the box and sold it at a yard sale.

            Then started repairing and building electric guitars. Here's a pic of my Strat-O-Rez guitar.306649199?profile=original

            • Paul Craig > Paul Craig November 5, 2017 at 5:49pm

              Sorry for the blurry pic, crappy camera and shaky hands.

              • Tim Hooper > Paul Craig November 6, 2017 at 2:34am

                Good looking guitar though!

                Tim

                • Grandpa > Tim Hooper November 6, 2017 at 11:09pm

                  R/C aircraft: There are really expensive aircraft, and there are less expensive aircraft. There are no inexpensive aircraft. The more you can spend, the faster you can fly.

                  • Tim Hooper > Grandpa November 7, 2017 at 2:35am

                    I hear you on that!   Luckily my RC obsession pays for itself, as I do a bit of writing for one of the UK magazines to bolster the funds.

                    Tim

                  • Grandpa > Grandpa November 6, 2017 at 11:11pm

                    Also, nice looking, nice playing rescue git. Old guitars that don't say Martin or Gibson often get trashed. Good save.

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