Resonator bass?

[SuzyCreamcheese]

Hi all,

I'm looking for a decent (left handed ... I know, but I guess a symmetrical model will have to do) resonator bass guitar.
I know fender used to sell them but can't find them on their site anymore.
Does anyone know any other brands who sells decent resonator basses (Does Dobro sell basses?).

Thanks in advance

 

[ponticat]

 

[Chef]

Wow; neat bi-plane
Google didn't find me any returns on a resonator bass in current production...

 

[Slowgypsy]

Check out Ebay... Dobro Bass. It's inexpensive, made in China probably. I've been tempted but so far haven't gone for it. I did ask the seller what scale and was told 34".

 

[mheintz]

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[Chef]

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Bass-Resona...201531250QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item200201531250

huh...doesn't scream quality, but for the price...if it holds together, you could do some setup work yourself and maybe have a decent axe.

Check out Ebay... Dobro Bass. It's inexpensive, made in China probably. I've been tempted but so far haven't gone for it. I did ask the seller what scale and was told 34".

 

[Chef]

The Kelly brand is reputable enough; I can't find one of those f/s online anywhere...
I'd expect those to run ~$600, if they're priced like the 6 string models.

 

[ADU]

rondo has one i think

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sx ones

 

[Chef]

Them are six shooters son

 

[Darkstrike]

I think the Micheal Kelly's are sub $500.

 

[Marcury]

Companies seem to make them for short stretches and then stop, I know that Regal, Johnson, National, Dobro, Fender and Kelly have all made them at one time or another. Finding any of the above used or new may take some real detective work at this point.

Good Luck!

 

[four2oh]

um thanks for turning on the GAS for a new bass.. now i NEED a ResBass! it'll look great next to the bass banjo and washtub!

 

[washtub_bass]

i played a Rondo resonator bass, but i gotta tell you that i didnt like it at all, although it was very very different. It couldnt be my only bass, but i have a few basses that fall into THAT catagory.

you can always get an acoustic bass guitar and customize it with a resonator.
I wonder what a piezo glued to the resonator would sound like????

hmmmmm...

 

[mongo2]

I played one.

It sounded like springs stretched over a garbage can lid.

 

[Taylor Livingston]

I think the Micheal Kelly's are sub $500.

They seem to go for about $700 everywhere I've seen them. The "springs stretched over a garbage can lid" sound is exactly what I want, so I'm glad to know these things have it. I love the piercing, metallic sound of resonator guitars.

 

[mongo2]

They seem to go for about $700 everywhere I've seen them. The "springs stretched over a garbage can lid" sound is exactly what I want, so I'm glad to know these things have it. I love the piercing, metallic sound of resonator guitars.

Happy to help. One trio I work with is based around a resonator guitar. I find the thump of something like a Casady with flats works well for us.

 

[Taylor Livingston]

Yeah, I think the charm might be lost in a situation where I was playing a more "traditional" bass role, but as more of a lead instrument, maybe tuned tenor, I think it would be really cool.

 

[holygoat1969]

would you mind letting me know if you come up with anything...i'm currently in the market for one also
thanx much

 

[Taylor Livingston]

would you mind letting me know if you come up with anything...i'm currently in the market for one also
thanx much

Eh? Several resonator basses have been mentioned in this thread. A few different price ranges, too.

 

[Anscari]

Played the Fender one last gig. Venue's owner had it, and lend it to me to play a song. I'll post video!