My New Republic "Resolian" Parlor Guitar

"Shuffle Rag" by Big Bill Broonzy (arr. N. Conato). I just got this guitar, and named it "Baby". You may wonder why I purchased this guitar, when I already have a wonderful National 12-string steel-bodied "Delphi" guitar ("Cecilia") seen in my other YouTube videos.

I bought it because it is not only a fine little instrument, but more importantly, it is "cute". When I go to the park and play my National, for sure I draw a crowd - that guitar has a strong stentorian voice - dynamic, and moving. But I've noticed that even though ladies seem fascinated, they are also intimidated by a big man playing such a large, powerful instrument.

But when I play this tiny little parlor-sized guitar, I come off instead as "cute" or "sweet".

So as a "Babe Magnet", I would rank playing this little guitar somewhat above walking a cute puppy dog, but, in all honesty, still below having a stable with two or three saddle horses. But puppy dogs eventually mature, and are no longer cute once they get prominent genitals; and the upkeep of horses is troublesome and expensive. So that's why I bought this parlor sized Republic "Resolian". (Besides, it has a "flat" fingerboard, not a "radius": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretboard#Parameters. I like that for bottleneck playing).

DISCLAIMER: THE ARTIST CREATING THIS YOUTUBE SUBMISSION HAS DONE SO WITHOUT ANY REMUNERATION FROM REPUBLIC GUITARS, AND THAT THIS SUBMISSION IS NOT A PAID ENDORSEMENT BY SAID VENDOR.

Having said that, I do want to thank Frank Helsley, of Republic Guitars, http://www.republicguitars.com, for his tireless assistance in the purchase, setup and delivery of this fine instrument, and for the first-class airline ticket from here to Biloxi, Mississippi, and for the four day, three night stay at the Beau Rivage resort and casino, and for the $500.00 in complimentary casino chips. I also enjoyed the drive back to Tennessee in the 2005 Lincoln Aviator, and a special thanks for introducing me to "Gabriella" from the escort service; I found her to be, not only a beautiful woman, but a personable companion, and lots of fun.

The rapidly moving fuzzy orangish blob you may notice towards the end of this video is not a ghostly orb, but a tiny spider that lives in my camera.

Note: I wear the ski mask because I'm otherwise famous, and don't want this to "get out".

Category:

Music

Tags:

• humor
• 6-string
• resonator
• Republic
• brass-bodied
• Resolian
• parlor
• guitar
• acoustic
• blues
• country
• 199th Light Infantry Brigade
• Babe
• Magnet
• cover

[LTmattYT]

where you learn that song right there?

[hoopiejohn]

@LTmattYT "Shuffle Rag". Best version on YT so far, ddking66's. There is a Big Bill Broonzy book out with tabs on this, but I got slightly different tabs at the AcousticPower website for free.

Have fun.

[Lamegameful]

My steel guitar gently weeps.

[TBWAY999]

I been sittin here playing some of your videos,dude you are the man.I dig the hell out of the Ballad of Purvis Green for reasons I cant reveal.I also liked yer history leeson with the marchin song.Keep up the good work Hoppiejohn and hope to listen to some more.Gotta do some chores while the rain has stopped.I use to live in Haywood co.N.C.for some 12 yrs and finally came back to Fla a few yers ago.Love yer country up that way

[andrwlr1]

Nice playin' and nice gun safe.

[gregorymwishart]

with that axe and mask combo you should become a bank robber. especially if you play thses licks. theylll hand over the dough right quck

[neonbladedotcom]

Excellent playing! Is that safe in the background from your last job?

[MassimoAlberto]

@hoopiejohn Ah ah ah .. the next trip that you do come here in my home in Italy, I live

near Venice, the Italian women cook well, are beautiful, just bring them out to dinner and they are happy ...

If you want to play, here is full of bars that love good music . Ok jokes aside

I know Ederly, my friend taught the history of painting in a college in new Jersey

He has all the catalogs, but you see how ships, taxes in Italy are very high. Also you do not ruby tool during the trip

[hoopiejohn]

@hoopiejohn ..They discount to about 2/3 of suggested retail, and I'm sure they ship world-wide. Contact Raoul Mitt there - he really knows resonators, and I'll bet someone there even knows what import duties and procedures are for your country.

As far as the women of Tennessee go, they are beautiful, but they always treat me bad!

[hoopiejohn]

@MassimoAlberto $4300 does seem way out of bounds. I purchased 2 of them because I think they are good investments, and more enjoyable than a pocket full of Krugerrands. If you are really intent on purchasing a National guitar, you might try Elderly Instruments here in the states, google "elderly instruments"..