Jaimoe Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 I don't have the dough for a real $2000 Dobro, so I went for something a little more affordable: The Dean Resonator SP Here's the specs: Spider Bridge Maple Top Mahogany Back & Sides 24-3/4" Scale & 1-11/16" Nut Grover Tuners Mahogany Neck Rosewood Fingerboard Dot Inlays Multi-ply Binding 21 Frets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Cool! I was just looking at one of those the other day. I may still go back and pick it up. It was a used Epitone but it was in perfect shape. They wanted $300 for it. What'd you spend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\/\/illy Posted April 22, 2004 Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 I think this is the one here: They were $500 new at the same store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted April 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2004 Hey Willy, First two questions: How does the Epiphone sound and handle and have you played this guitar with a slide yet? I recommend that you play a bunch of dobros of varying prices ( metal and wood ) before you buy. It all comes down to the tone. I bought a Dean because they make good and affordable guitars, but the bottom line is that this Resonator has a surprisingly great sound and Delta tone ( coming from me, who grew up in Kingston ). To answer your question, I bought this guitar new and on sale for $529.00 w/o case. It retailed for $800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted April 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Hey Willy, I'd also ask what the Epiphone's specs are? What type of woods are used and if this guitar's top, side and back are made of composite woods - all will affect the sound and re-sale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 GOOD SHIT MAN! You have talked about something like this for years! Good for you............ I cant wait to hear you on it. Upon my word what does it mean? Is it love or is it me That makes me change so suddenly From looking out to feeling free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted April 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Upon my word what does it mean? Is it love or is it me That makes me change so suddenly From looking out to feeling free? I brought the Resonator to work and I have it in my hands right now. I think I'll work on Please Be With Me tonight. Thanks for the Cowboy lyric. Duane Allman's best session slide-guitaring by far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 You know it Ball. Its one of my all-time favorite tunes (gotta be top ten). Thank YOU for introducing it to me! I'll get my part down. Until we meet again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Hey Jaimo, Your signature reminded me that Bubba Ho-tep Premiered in Ottawa last Friday. I'll see it next chance I get. Movielisings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted April 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 I love that movie. Bruce is my movie hero.Ho-Tep isn't really a horror movie or a comedy. It's more of a " what-if " type of fantasy. It's heart-warming and at times, fucking hilarious, and it's Bruce's best film role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 hey Willy, I play one of those... It's the Epiphone Biscuit... Really nice, crisp sounding, not as muddy as the Fender resonators... I couldn't compare it to a National or anything, but I think it sounds great. Perfect for slide and picking... I'd recommend it, but you'd have to try it for yourself to really know if it's right for you (obviously). AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Nice purchase Jaimoe. I can't wait to hear it in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 That dobro looks like the perfect reason for you to plan another trip to Ottawa. Giddy-up! Let's kick out some jams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Low Roller Posted April 23, 2004 Report Share Posted April 23, 2004 Hey Dean Resonator you should come to Ottawa. Bring that Jaimoe guy with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted April 24, 2004 Report Share Posted April 24, 2004 Hey Ball, We got one for ya with that bitch. I Might Be Wrong - Radiohead drop D tuning Its on AMNESIAC, let me know if you dont have it. White Stripes is cool too........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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