affordable resonator round neck

[es3456]

Is there a resonator that you would recommend for under $900 ?

[bluesmeanie]

I bought a Johnson tricone in '06 that - after cone and bridge upgrades - I'm quite happy with. They don't seem to offer a tricone model anymore and I don't know what their prices are like now. At the time I paid 7-something I believe.

[OlAndrew]

I think you'll just have to find em and play them and see what works for you. If you've ever played a genuine National, you know there's nothing that sounds like that. Maybe a genuine vintage Dobro. Or a Continental Tricone. but any of those are WAY over $900.

A lot of the cheaper ones sound really tinny. Johnsons aren't all that bad, especially if you change out the cone(s). Just don't expect too much, unless you get really lucky.

[D.G.]

This is what you want :)

Gold Tone Paul Beard (http://www.goldtone.com/products/w/c/88/Resonator-Guitars-Round-Neck)

[OlAndrew]

I've heard good things about the Beard. I thought they were more expensive.

[jmadill]

Check out these guys:

Republic Guitars (http://www.republicguitars.com/)

I got one of their tri-cones, and I'm pretty happy with it.

-jm

[brianrb100]

I have a Republic I want to sell. PM sent.

Brian

[landru64]

spend a little extra and get that national bendaway that's for sale on AGF

[OM Flyer]

My Hohner HR400 is awesome, but they may have been discontinued. You didn't specify whether you wanted a metal or wood body, but if you visit Elderly Instruments online, you should find something in your price range that isn't a Regal or Johnson. Beards are nice, Republics are okay.