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Permalink Reply by Jim Mitchell on August 13, 2011 at 2:39am

There is a ton of information on building these. Try Googleing  Pat Cook resonator cbg's also look in the advanced building section. I have built a number of them. If you are interested in how I do it send me a message and I'll send you my phone number. I'd be happy to share what I know. These are very cool instruments worth the effort.

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Permalink Reply by Ben on August 13, 2011 at 5:55am

I think you're looking for this: How loud can we make it

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/howloudcanwemakeit

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Permalink Reply by David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars on August 13, 2011 at 11:17am

Thanks for the info guys. Jim, I may be looking you up when I get ready to start one if you don't mind.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Mitchell on August 14, 2011 at 5:04am

Hey David no worries I'll help where I can.  I do know a lot about what not to do... (Sad to say).

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Permalink Reply by Keni Lee Burgess on August 14, 2011 at 5:46am

Although, I am not a builder (only built one 3 string CBG), I have played quite a few resonators in my day. I would be glad to be of any assistance. Jim Mitchell is certainly a good source for resonator info. Enjoy your build, Keni Lee   

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Permalink Reply by Doctor Steve on August 14, 2011 at 9:36am

Yup, this is a pretty active group.

Ben said:

I think you're looking for this: How loud can we make it

http://www.cigarboxnation.com/group/howloudcanwemakeit

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Permalink Reply by Rand Moore on August 14, 2011 at 12:10pm

Hi David,

Here's what information I have on making Reso-CBGs:

 

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Useful Links:

1. Resonator Cigar Box Guitars
   • CBN Reso Group #1: How Loud Can We Make It?
   • CBN Reso Group #2: How Good Can It Sound Unplugged?
   • CBN Reso Group #3: Super Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building
   • Photos of Reso-CBGs (CBN photos tagged 'reso'.
     Tag your photos with 'reso' to appear here')
   • More Photos on Reso-CBGs
   •  Video on spinning your own resonator cones at home by Roosterman.
2. Interesting Threads on Reso-CBGs
   • Best Reso Tone?
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3. Resonator Cone Makers/Sellers
   • Mike Lowe (Old Lowe) High quality 6" brass or aluminum cones for CBGs ($25.00)
   • Republic Guitars Make a variety of sizes, including a 6" one for ukuleles ($25) and nice cover plate ($30) that work well for CBGs
   • National Reso Phonic Guitars Cones for Ukes and CBGs ($60)
   • Delta Resonator Cones (UK) Cones for Ukes and CBGs (£40.00)
   • Pete Moles (Molanator Guitars / Tasmania) Aluminum 'Molo Cones' for full sized guitars
   • Slunky53 on E-Bay Cones for Ukes and CBGs ($59.00)
   • Klangbox (Austrian) 4.7" (12cm) brass cones for smaller cigar boxes ($18)
   • Ben Moor's (Roosterman) Homespun Candy Cones for CBGs (£6 or £15 for 3)
   Note 1: Plus Shipping Charges

 

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Hope this helps.

-Rand.

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Permalink Reply by Rand Moore on August 14, 2011 at 5:35pm

Hmm... Why didn't those links cut and paste right? I'll see if I can fix them.

 

 

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Permalink Reply by Rand Moore on August 14, 2011 at 6:52pm

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Useful Links:

1. Resonator Cigar Box Guitars
   • CBN Reso Group #1: How Loud Can We Make It?
   • CBN Reso Group #2: How Good Can It Sound Unplugged?
   • CBN Reso Group #3: Super Advanced Cigar Box Guitar Building
   • Photos of Reso-CBGs (CBN photos tagged 'reso'.
     Tag your photos with 'reso' to appear here')
   • More Photos on Reso-CBGs
   • Video on spinning your own resonator cones at home by Roosterman.
2. Interesting Threads on Reso-CBGs
   • Best Reso Tone?
3. Resonator Cone Makers/Sellers
   • Mike Lowe (Old Lowe) High quality 6" brass or aluminum cones for CBGs ($25.00)
   • Republic Guitars Make a variety of sizes, including a 6" one for ukuleles ($25) and nice cover plate ($30) that work well for CBGs
   • National Reso Phonic Guitars Cones for Ukes and CBGs ($60)
   • Delta Resonator Cones (UK) Cones for Ukes and CBGs (£40.00)
   • Pete Moles (Molanator Guitars / Tasmania) Aluminum 'Molo Cones' for full sized guitars
   • Slunky53 on E-Bay Cones for Ukes and CBGs ($59.00)
   • Klangbox (Austrian) 4.7" (12cm) brass cones for smaller cigar boxes ($18)
   • Ben Moor's (Roosterman) Homespun Candy Cones for CBGs (£6 or £15 for 3)
   Note 1: Plus Shipping Charges
    

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Well, I think I've fixed all the links. Apparently the links are saved with a relative url (..\) and when I paste it here, the url address gets screwed up. Live & learn.

-Rand.

 

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Permalink Reply by David Tutterrow GutBucketGuitars on August 16, 2011 at 2:08pm

Good stuff, Rand. Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Rand Moore on August 16, 2011 at 5:47pm

Hi David.

Yes, and in cutting and pasting the code for this link table here, I messed up the original code in my CBN discussion group "Home Made Resonator Boxes 101, v.2.0" and spent most of this morning recreating that code. I think next time I won't fool with it. As time goes on, my group will move from basic box building to more advanced reso-box-guitar building. Just a matter of my finding time to get around to it. My first article relative to reso-box-guitar building is how to cut the hole for the resonator in the sound board using rather primitive tools.

-Rand.

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