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Resonator-Bass

Posted by Elmar Zeilhofer on January 19, 2011 at 2:36pm
* The heart of this instrument is a 16" wide resonator cone (which formerly was an aluminium lampshade in an old factory). It is suspended by 6 thread rods from the top* The bridge cover is an old pot lid of my kitchen* The Top and the back are coffee and curry tanned* The neck is made of oak, the fretboard is an exotic wood which name I don't remember. Inside the neck there's a truss rod.* The sides are made of tin can metal* Handmade "Saw Blade"-Pickup (crispy!)www.klangbox.at
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  • Bluesheart January 20, 2011 at 8:23pm
    Totally amazing!!!
  • Mark Lillo January 20, 2011 at 8:02am
    Great looking guitar Elmar!
  • George Yeager January 20, 2011 at 7:46am
    Fit for a King, Elmar. Beautiful build. Amazingly creative with your materials too. I love the color.
  • Elmar Zeilhofer January 19, 2011 at 6:18pm
    ..gracias amigos!
  • Termoking January 19, 2011 at 4:20pm
    Superbuild again, Elmar. Viva Klangbox!
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