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Well I have someone who wants a Resonator and I hardly know anything about them. I'm looking for books or plans or some good websites so I can research the building process for one of these things.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Josh

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Josh House

Canadian Luthier Supply
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House Guitars - Custom Built Acoustic Instruments.
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Hi Josh, good to see you back bud!

You sure want to see Peter Woodman's website,he's also known here as LouisianaGrey, the Man is of tremendous help in this department, i'd drop him a PM if i were you!

Serge

thanks Serge,

It is good to be back. I have been so busy in my shop that I have not had much time to hang around here. I just finished off a pair of guitars last week and should have another one done this week. I'll post some pics when I have some more time.

JoshJosh H38923.3998611111

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Canadian Luthier Supply
http://www.canadianluthiersupply.com
https://www.facebook.com/canadianluthiersupply?ref=hl
House Guitars - Custom Built Acoustic Instruments.
http://www.houseguitars.com

Lookin' forward to your pics Josh!

Serge

Decision time, Josh - squareneck or roundneck, biscuit cone, spider cone or tricone? There's limited information available on the Internet for some types, others aren't too bad. If you mail me I can probably point you in the right direction even if I don't have the information myself.

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Pete
http://www.petewoodmanguitars.com

Good to hear from you Peter!

Hmmm good questions...the only thing the guy told me was that he wanted a "squareneck dobro". I will have to check with him and see what kind of cone he had in mind. I don't know that he has a preference.

I don't know much about the different kinds of cones. I assume they produce different tones? Is one easier to build than another.

Lets say he doesn't have a preference, which one would you recommend?

I have a lot to learn about these things (as I'm sure you can tell). Any help is greatly appreciated.

JoshJosh H38924.4304861111

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Josh House

Canadian Luthier Supply
http://www.canadianluthiersupply.com
https://www.facebook.com/canadianluthiersupply?ref=hl
House Guitars - Custom Built Acoustic Instruments.
http://www.houseguitars.com

He's looking for a spider cone. Search on Gary
Drusina or look over at reso-nation.org. He's done a
great article on building a modern-style (post and
baffle) squareneck. You can also get blueprints for a
vintage style (soundwell) drawn up by Paul Beard
from either Resophonic Outfitters or Stew-Mac.
You'll want a Quarterman or the new Beard cones. I
haven't use a Beard cone myself but hear good
things about them.

Hey Pete!Mike Dotson38924.5172685185

Hey Mike, sorry, i could have mentionned your name also!

I'll second what Mike said, Gary's set of articles is the best information you'll find on that style of guitar. I think you have to register on the site to read the articles.
And hello to you too, Mike and Serge. I've been neglecting building just lately - the weather is good so I'm spending far too much time out on the motorcycle!
LouisianaGrey38925.537650463

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Pete
http://www.petewoodmanguitars.com

Good on ya Peter, stay safe bud, it's tourist time!!!!!

Serge

I just finished building a mahogany reso. It turned out really good. I used a Quarterman cone with a spider bridge and maple saddle. I also used a bone nut. The scale is 24.5 with 12 frets to the body. I am nearly finished with number two - beautiful cherry. Hope this helps.
Jeff

Thanks guys,

You have given me some places to start looking. I will go through the information and probably be back with some more questions in a few days.

Josh

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Josh House

Canadian Luthier Supply
http://www.canadianluthiersupply.com
https://www.facebook.com/canadianluthiersupply?ref=hl
House Guitars - Custom Built Acoustic Instruments.
http://www.houseguitars.com

Good luck Josh!

Josh recently finished number 4 and have started numbers 5 & 6. That article Louisiana referred me to on reso-nation helped a lot. I believe the guys name is Gary Dusia or something. Here is a link.

http://www.reso-nation.org/viewtopic.php?t=254