| Subject: | Re: [RESOGUIT-L] Recommendation please | | Date: | Wednesday, September 28, 2005 21:19:47 (+0000) | | From: | reso-man <reso-man @.......net>
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Hey again list,
Reading this "cheapo" vs. "upgraded cheapos", vs "quality instruments", I'll
never forget the first time I played one of Paul Beard's "quality top of the
line" instruments. This happened at the Pemi Valley Festival here in N.H., and after
the rather "shaky Sho-Bro" I was playing at the time, it was like taking a trial
drive in a Porsche!!! I've learned a bit, since then, about setting up
reso-guitars, mainly from Paul Beard's set up video that I mentioned in a post
earlier today.
When considering value in purchasing a new reso-guitar, I'd recommend looking
into one of fellow lister Dick DeNeve's instruments. He's the only one I know
of, using a CARBON FIBRE, "re-inforcing" rod down thru the sound-box, just
underneath the cone, and I SWEAR I can tell the difference. My DeNeve has a
"stability factor" that my other instruments lack. I swear you could use it
to prop up a porch!! Of course, I don't own a Scheerhorne, or a top o the line
Beard, or any of the other "top quality" builder's instruments......(yet!)
Ohhh one final thought, this business or attitude of some to get the cheapest
instrument they can find....."for starters"......
hmmm......I was told wayyyyy in the dim past when I started playing music to
provide the student with the BEST POSSIBLE INSTRUMENT.....has this changed?
You can always sell a quality instrument if it's not your thing........just my 2
cts. and your mileage may certainly vary!
Twangs,
Richie Chiasson
Salem, N.H.
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> The list consensus has historically been that the cheapos are
> a good place to start with the proviso that you spend whatever
> the going rate is these days ($150-200?) to have an experienced
> luthier do a "set-up" on them where they go in and replace the
> cone with a Quarterman, install bone nut and a quality bridge and
> make sure everything is lined up and working properly.
>
> Or you can just buy a Gold Tone from Beard or a Scheerhorn /
> Wechter...or keep your eye on the used market for one of
> the upgraded/set-up cheapos. The difference in sound quality
> and playability between a cheapo and a set-up "not quite so cheapo
> anymore" instrument can be pretty dramatic.
>
> Following advice on this list I started out 6 years ago with a used
> Beard Flinthill. That was good advice then and I would say it or the
> equivalent advice (Beard doesn't sell Flinthills anymore, Goldtones instead)
> is the way to go.
>
> good luck
>
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