What is a resonator guitar? The history of the resonator dates back to the early 1920’s. This was an era when the resonator was a favorite among blues musicians. Resonators are also known as resophonic guitars and are characterized by a shaped cone for amplification, instead of a soundboard like on an acoustic guitar. The shaped cone is nestled underneath the bridge of the guitar. The bridge is connected to the cone so that when the strings are hit, the vibrations run through the saddle and then into the bridge, which resonates the cone. The cone acts like a built-in speaker and the body acts as a speaker cabinet. This made the resonator, a pre-cursor to the electric amplifier, one of the loudest stringed instruments available in its time. The sound produced by these specially shaped cones and bodies is very bright and snappy with great sustain and a slight attack. Resonators are still favored today by blues and country musicians as well as a new generation of players. All of our resonators feature excellent construction, design and plating and are known for their distinct projection and ethereal tone. |
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