I've been wanting a Dobro, but could't justify the expense, since I'm not even in a band, so I want to build a CBG reso. What kind of makeshift resonator comes closest to Dobro tone without buying a "storebought" cone? Any how to video links for reso builds would be appreciated as well.
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I started making my first resonator. I went to the Dollar Store and found a small metal pet food dish. Total cost $1.00. Check out the little paw prints embossed in the dish on the second picture. I made a biscuit out of some 1/8" oak and a small piece of bar stock. I don't know how it will sound yet but when I finish it I'll get back with you
Did you happen to use a rod piezo ?
This is Mr.Chookybones saying ta ta for now!
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i guess i mean some other brit luminary :D
hehe apologies all round so sorry...
I both agree completely and disagree wholeheartedly as well!! haha if ur a squareneck player looking at a gig in a sophisticated bluegrass or hawaiian gig u really do need a national.. BUT.. if ur into the blues, and particularly if u want to add pickups and play underhanded and fret notes as well, Mr Chookybones is right on the money.. U will be most satisfied with the shittiest nastiest tones u can make from something thats already in ur kitchen right now.. I dont mean anybody any disrespect either, and im gearing up to sell a few of mine for $3k apiece in favour of ones i build for $20 too....
In life, I believe you get what you pay for-but there are exceptions-resos are one of them.Its just my 2 pennies worth-but I sincerely believe you will find the tone you want in the advice given here, not in a shop on the high street.Lotsa luck bro.
Jef Long said:
only need a buscuit if it really is a 'cone' lot of the found obejects ppl using they can just stand the saddle right on there
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