“Indy ‘62” – Tin Box License Plate Guitar (Lo-Tone Resonator). The body is what I believe to be is a 1940-50’s “Dainty Dinah” toffee tin which I scuffed over with an abrasive foam pad to bring out the relief scroll-type design. The license plate is 1962 vintage (same as me). Both items are naturally aged and a little rusty. Neck is poplar (stained and “aged”). Bridge/saddle is an old window screw lock beside two small calibre brass shell volume/tuner knobs. The pickup is a 7.6k Warman vintage S-coil. Tuning is Low D – Low A – Med D. Need to make sure I don’t get tetanus when playing.
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Thank you Andries. Much appreciated. There is some resonation. It is a lower, deep tone due to the Low D tuning. I wasn't sure how it was going to sound, but I knew how I wanted to build it and the look I wanted. I may try and record a sample on it shortly.
That is a great looking setup "Ambrose ", does it give you that rezzo feel in the sound that you was looking for? waiting on your audio sample ! great stuff !!
Cheers Buggsy, Glad you like it. Yes, I believe Dainty Toffee kept the dentistry business busy. Toffee tins could be a good theme, maybe they give out a sweet tone.
Whooaa, I can remember Dainty Toffee, I think my dentist can as well, Very nice vintage look Bob ;-)
P.S What about a merry maid toffee tin for the next build.
Thank you Doug. Much appreciated. This is the only one I've built from scratch this year. I'll try and contribute a bit more to CBN next year.
Wow! Wow! Wow! First class LPG Ambrose. You brought your “A Game” to this one!
Thanks Rich. Your Wildfire guitar is a stunner.
That's got some great texture.
Good work.Thanks for liking it Chuck & Silent Jim.
Thanks Pick. There's so much bespoke, artistic and inventive creations on this site, it gives you the incentive to get stuck in and contribute. I'm glad you like it.
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