Republic Guitars Highway 61 Resonator Guitar / bottleneck slide delta blues

[12Radius]

What strings do you use on that? and do you know what it comes with?

are .12 -53 good strings to use on these?

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@12Radius Thank you for your interest and questions. I would suggest contacting Frank at republicguitars for specific recommendations. It all depends on how you want to tune. For higher above standard tunings like Open E and A, it might be best to use lighter strings. For lower tunings like Open C, D, and G, it might be best to use a heavier string to provide the correct string tension for the slide. In general, the medium gauge you suggest will work. Experiment. Enjoy.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@12Radius Thank you for your interest and questions. I would suggest contacting Frank at republicguitars for specific recommendations. It all depends on how you want to tune. For higher above standard tunings like Open E and A, it might be best to use lighter strings. For lower tunings like Open C, D, and G, it might be best to use a heavier string to provide the correct string tension for the slide. In general, the medium gauge you suggest will work. Experiment. Enjoy.

[kristophersonis]

hey keni i'm a fan of your videos but i have a Question about the size. is the size difference in the neck or the body of the guitar? what i mean is the fret sizes and different.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@kristophersonis Thank you for comment and question. If you are interested in a Republic guitar I would suggest calling Frank for accurate details. It is my understanding there are two scale lengths available. The smaller scale found on the Highway 61 has the frets closer together and a thinner nut (1 3/4"). The standard nut is 1 7/8". Shortening the body was done by National to create 14 frets clear of the body, but the scale length was still the same. I hope this answers your question. Enjoy.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@zimbotiger Thank you for your comment. I believe you will be pleased with a Republic guitar. For the money, you can't beat the quality construction and tone. Enjoy.

[JamieOue]

You're a great player Keni! love that guitar too. The 61 is what turned me onto Republic, but after some research, im leaning towards one of their tricones. Ive got a single cone Dean (sounds good, after mods that pushed the price up to what a republic would've cost in the 1st place!), so Im thinking the slightly different tone of the tricone would be nice. you and bottleneck john have really sold me on these things!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@JamieOue Thank you for your kind words. I have a Republic tricone too. It has a big phat sound. I will send you the video of it. Remember please tell Frank, Keni Lee sent you. He usually gives a discount to my referrals. Enjoy.

[rwebb61]

Sounds great, Im going on a 6 month volunteer program soon, but when I get back im going to get me one of these.

I see that your playing it in a almost classical style position. Does the size limit you to this position, or are ytou able to play it more horizantally on your leg?

Thanks alot

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@rwebb61 Thank you for your comment. Due to the parlor guitar's smaller body size, I use a foot rest to jack the guitar up into a standard guitar position. Playing in the classical style is much better for fingerpicking and a lot easier on your back and shoulders. 

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@rwebb61 I have a friend who teaches guitar 7 days a week. He just had surgery on his right shoulder to repair damage due to sitting too many hours with the guitar on his right leg and lifting his shoulder up to clear the guitar body. Not many players realize that proper body position is very important. Enjoy.

[toddallenhooper]

I'm wondering if you could tell which metal has a warmer tone? Do think the tricone sounds warmer than the single? Thanks for your help.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@toddallenhooper Thank you for your question. In general, brass being softer than steel has the warmer tone. A tricone has better range from bass to treble due to the 3 small resonator cones. Single cones namely steel bodies have a bright higher range tone like a banjo. If you want a balanced warmer tone the brass tricone would be the way to go. I hope this is helpful. Enjoy.

[activejuan]

That finish is sick! Thanks for sharing.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for your comment. My favorite thing is to study the fingerboard of an open tuned guitar, figuring out songs and creating arrangements. It never ceases to amaze me what I discover. Enjoy.

[LTmattYT]

gettin one a these for my birthday!!!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Sweet! Nice Birthday gift. The gift of music keeps on giving. Play her in Good Health. Enjoy.

[bazerington]

what tuning is that please? Absolutely outstanding

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you for your comment and question. I am in Vestapol Tuning Key of D. Low to high (DADf#ad). Please check out my instructional CD 1. On this CD, I teach the theory and techniques (Open D Tuning) that I use to create arrangments like this one.

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[yayadenial]

awsome vid!

[kokoro86]

It's a beauty for sure...I was kinda hoping to hear your take on "Highway '61', but the preview of your slo-blues number was also very cool. I tracked down an unwound 26-gauge string that I put on my Fender as a substitute for the 3rd string, by the way...

It definitely has more treble than the usual unwound would.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you. Yes, It is a very special guitar in my book. Do you like it with the unwound string? I definately have to give that a try. Enjoy.

[kokoro86]

It's good for most things, but it takes some getting used to. One modification I also made was to swap out my ebony-capped maple bridge for 2 sections of bone that I custom-filed. This change to a harder material brightened it up considerably, I think.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you. While you are at it, do not forget the nut material too. Enjoy.

[yangclaw26]

Great video and smokin playing dude!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Thank you brother. I hope you are well. It is very nice of you to stop by and say such kind words. Happy Thanksgiving. Eat lots of turkey and take a long nap on the couch. Enjoy.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

Reposted to correct information.