hi, where can a daft old thing acquire resonator cones, preferably brass or copper? mini cones, might also be good....ps, is it necessary to build a sound well or can ya just scew that thing or silicone it to the soundboard? will this affect the sound etc?....
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A cat bowl is probably better for a three string, it's more in proportion.On this one I got the sums wrong so the bridge isn't in the centre of bowl.Still sounds good though.
hi guys, thanks for all the helpful hints.....love this site....re:cats bowls, the only ones I can find around here seem to be cheap stainless steel.....is that gonna work?
Woof !
RTZ has a good point. The cat bowls work pretty well and they fit the 'found stuff' for parts tradition.
I will second, third, fourth or whatever that Lowe cones are cheap and easy to install. Lowe is nice to deal with.
A lot would depend on the look you are after. A CBJ or one like Wes showed might suit you better if you like the look more.
Lowe cones are cheap and an easy install......
Rob, building a reso using a pukka uke cone is not a simple thing - you need to build a soundwell and understand how to set the action and intonation bang-on, otherwise you'll have problems. It's not immensely difficult, but it does require some understanding of the geometry of the neck/body/action, and also requires a degree of precision with your construction. I've not used the Old Lowe type cones, but they are quite different to the classic national-pattern uke cone.
At the moment, I've only got a limited number of cones and coverplates in stock which I'm holding onto for my personal use..sorry.
Chickenbone John sells good reso cones, they include detailed fitting instructions too..
http://www.chickenbonejohn.com/
http://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/ChickenboneJohn?xg_source=pro...
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