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Interested in Resonator Basses

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by TolerancEJ, Nov 28, 2017.

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  1. Nov 28, 2017 #1
    TolerancEJ

    TolerancEJ

    May 27, 2010
    Vancouver, BC Canada
    I've become interested in Resonator Basses. I'm leaning toward either the Dean Resonator Bass or Regal RD-05. The Gold Tone PBB is a little more expensive than I'm willing to pay.

    Edit: I think I've already chosen. I just realized the Regal is purely acoustic (i.e. it doesn’t appear to have a pickup.)

    Dean Resonator
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    Regal RD-05
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  2. Nov 28, 2017 #2
    2saddleslab

    2saddleslab Supporting Member

    May 30, 2003
    Kentucky
    I added a lipstick pu at the end of the neck to my Regal, which works fine. But the short scale and lack of flat wounds keep it on the stand mostly.
     
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  3. Nov 28, 2017 #3
    TolerancEJ

    TolerancEJ

    May 27, 2010
    Vancouver, BC Canada
    Thanks for your comment and excellent point. I don't want to add anything to the initial purchase. I'm only looking for something as musical experimentation, without too much investment.
     
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  4. Nov 28, 2017 #4
    craigb

    craigb G&L churnmeister Supporting Member

    Jan 27, 2000
    Spring, TX (Houston metro)
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    Just saw this one on No Treble - the Delta 4 bass from the Eastwood Custom shop, being crowdfunded now: Delta 4 Bass – Eastwood Custom Guitars

    If I hadn't just oversplurged on some amp gear I would have been very tempted to put down a deposit even though I'm not a huge short scale fan. It's probably not as acoustically useful as the ones you are looking at but since it was so new I thought I'd mention it here.
     
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  5. Nov 28, 2017 #5
    TolerancEJ

    TolerancEJ

    May 27, 2010
    Vancouver, BC Canada
    Thanks! That's a nice one too.
     
  6. Jan 23, 2018 #6
    B-Mac

    B-Mac Happiness is a warm puppy and a great bass Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Jan 7, 2017
    Lower Susquehanna Valley, Pennsylvania
    Do a search for 'Dean Resonator' here at TB and a bunch of posts will come up. Some are for this resonator bass. I've been looking at this since it came out about 5 years ago or so. I'm hesitant to pay for a new one and have been looking for a used one. Problem is you don't find any used ones which tells me that the people who bought them like them and are holding on to them.
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2018 #7
    GZboat

    GZboat

    Feb 16, 2017
    Glad to find this thread. I'm interested in converting an Applause AE-40 acoustic bass guitar into a resonator instrument. I believe I need a 8" to 10" resonator cone (preferably biscuit bridge), cover, mounting ring, etc.; a whole drop-in whole unit. Anybody got any ideas where I could find these parts. I already looked on ebay, no luck, so please don't recommend that. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks.
    Greg
     
  8. Mar 28, 2018 #8
    tedious1

    tedious1

    Feb 14, 2014
    Google first!

    Resophonic Outfitters

    Looks like you'd get the parts, not a complete drop in assembly though, but I didn't dig around too much. They also have complete instruments...
     
  9. Mar 28, 2018 #9
    GZboat

    GZboat

    Feb 16, 2017
    Thanks. When I went to look, I realized I'd seen that site before. The problem there is that they don't have everything. They do have 8&1/4" cones, which would probably work. They don't have cover plates for the smaller cones (around 9&1/4") and they don't have mounting rings, only sound wells. Due to the basic design of the Applause (molded curved back), an open design with a ring of sound posts is about the only thing that'll work. I do appreciate you finding and posting that link. Thanks again.
    Greg