Republic Resonator Guitars Sound Samples for 5 Models / bottleneck slide delta blues

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[johnnydobroboy]

I was wondering, I am planning on purchasing either the Clarksdale Special, or the Highway 61 Fullscale. But the one thing that is holding me back was i was wondering if the Clarksdale Special would sound the same as other Republic steel bodied tricones? any help is greatly appreciated because no one has anything on this beautiful guitar!!!!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@johnnydobroboy Good question. First you are really comparing a single cone against a tricone. Single cones tend to be higher ended, sharp like a banjo. The tricone is more balanced between bass and treble. Second, you are comparing a 14 fret to a 12 fret. 12 fret tend to have better tone, but 14 fret makes using a capo better. If you wanted my opinion, the Clarksdale Special overall may be better. The smaller body on the Highway 61 may be better for traveling. Enjoy.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@johnnydobroboy BTW: Don't forget to tell Frank, Keni Lee sent ya. He will give you a free copy of my instructional video CD 1. Enjoy your practice.

[kaptainbastard]

what one do you like best KeniLeeBurgess ? I like the highway 61 for looks and the cutaway. The duolian for the sound.and the highway 49 for the slimmer neck.

then theres the.Is it made out bell brass or steel etc and what type of cones is in it and all that sort of stuff lol. what guitar to get so many to choose from.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@kaptainbastard Thank you for your interest and question. The difference in tones is quite interesting. I tend to like steel single cones. They offer a sharp higher end banjo like tone. For some reason, I play the Resolian the most. I like the full size neck on the smaller parlor body. Regardless, they all seem to offer something unique. So far, the Highway 61 is the most popular with viewers. Enjoy.

[rastablues1]

(Lovely demo, by the way).

Lowell

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@rastablues1 Thank you Lowell. Enjoy.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@rastablues1 Thank you for your question. I personally prefer steel. It is harder than brass and tends to produce a higher end sharp crisp banjo liike tone. Brass being softer tends to have a warmer sound. Regardless, thet both function well for Blues. It comes down to taste. I would suggest contacting Frank at Republic Guitars for further input. Happy Holidays. Enjoy.

[rastablues1]

Kenilee,

I've read that the body of that brass-body is thinner than one would like...that it (the back) flexes when held...Comment?

[KeniLeeBurgess]

@beeyes Thank you for your question. The bridge is a wooden saddle (disk) with a wooden bridge. Frank at Republic guitars will set the height to your specifications. The intonation is set by moving the whole resonator cone forward or back. They function differently than standard guitars because there is no soundboard. Proper set up is essential so there is the correct downward pressure to ring the cone correctly. Please feel free to write if you have any further questions. Enjoy.