Tony, I just wanted to let you know that the great Steve James passed away on January 6th, maybe the show could pay tribute to him, he was an amazing guitarist, performer, songwriter, teacher & vintage guitar enthusiast. The angels will be boogie woogieing and jelly rollin' .... R.I.P Steve...
This last January I recieved my Mule Resophonic Resonator... its pretty fantastic. I've been listening to Charlie Parr quite a bit, and I appreciate the list of resonator players to follow up on. Great episode- thank you 🙏🏻
Mr. Polecastro! I own an L-00 built by Jackson Cunningham and let me tell you his work is top notch to say the least! I have actually played the guitar in the raffle and the winner will definitely have a special instrument in their guitarsenal! In addition to your list of resonator players I really like Bukka White’s unique style! Son House is a great guide for those wanting to begin their slide guitar journey. Also the RU-vidr Edward Phillips is a fantastic reso-player! Respectfully, JR North Carolina
In the AMA part 2 section, Tony read a question from Matthew Lee who said the majority of his acoustic guitars are from Amazon and under the $200 mark. Shortly after I started playing guitar again last August, zZounds had an Epiphone DR-100 on sale for $139 last October. Even at the full price of $169, these are really great guitars on a budget. I'm always impressed how good this guitar sounds. I've since bought a new Martin D-X2E, which I keep in the case to protect it when not in use. I keep the Epiphone DR-100 on a guitar stand next to my desk and I often reach for it when I want to practice or try out a new song. I really enjoy playing it. 🙂 Check out Acoustic Tuesday episode 248. Tony covered his 10 favorite Epiphone guitars and this model was #4.
I know a lot about Guitars but zero about Resonators. and more importantly, about their Players! (just made my List) Thank you Tony for yet another cool Video - there's ALWAYS something interesting to hear or learn at your place. :)
Cool show. I don’t have a favorite resonator player. I’m discovering them all through you. Also, thanks for the info on the handmade music school. I donated to the school and took a chance on the guitar.
Eric Sardinas is at the top of my list. I don't think I would've ever heard of him, except I saw him open for Steve Vai several years ago. Oh my gosh, I have no words....Love him!
Steve Dawson blew me away !! Beautiful song....thanks again for bringing yet another great musician to my attention! The last time? Colter Wall, baby. Been lovin' him ever since.
I'd like to add to the list Abbie Gardner both solo and with her band Red Molly. If you've not heard their version of 1952 Vincent Black Lightning, you are missing out.
It's always interesting to hear something that's new to me (resonator guitars). I've never really had any desire to play one thought. If there is a genre I would like to gain more exposure to, it's probably bluegrass picking. I really enjoy some of the spirited playing examples I see on RU-vid.
TAC - Day 118 Still here and still having fun. I seem to have developed a strong desire to buy more guitars even though I can't play them yet. Feels like a new addiction. It all fun and harmless in the beginning, "I can quit anytime I want" but then you wake up on the floor one day, in a puddle of piss covered in your own vomit and drool looking at a room full of guitars and overdue bills. You just had to have that resonator didn't you!?
Another great show Tony! I'm surprised you didn't mention Jody Carroll. When he breaks out his Mule its pure magic. Also, in the square-back world there's Justin Moses. Absolute monster on the Dobro. As a plus, Justin's married to Sierra Hull. Love TAC and love your passion and inspiration!!!
@Acoustic Life I am paralyzed in a wheelchair and would like to have a squareneck resonator. Since I have never had one before what would you recommend?
how much do you want to spend? The Beard dobros like Abbie Gardner plays will rum you over $2,000. They sound wonderful, but I can not afford one. I own two Gretsch 9230 guitars. They have a pickum (which I love). They are a mid range to low end but only are around $600 . A good compramise in between the two is Goldtone by Beard. If I could only afford what I want.
Tony, I started the shower turned on the Harmon Kardon Bluetooth speaker and I started your show. I saw the title and I thought you had 18 resonator guitars. I thought, "even for Tony this is a bit excessive" When I stepped out I backed up and watched. Great episode!
Here are three resonator players you missed. Daddy Stovepipe www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv Justin Johnson ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-CbptmMqkuNA.html Roy Rogers ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NW08Rc802MQ.html
Hey Tony, I have had a resonator in my sights for a couple years. About a month ago I found a Beard Decophonic Model 37 Roundneck on Reverb. I cannot pick up anything else since. It has destroyed my guitarsenal! I don't know how to feel about that. How do I get back to just plain old wood? Please help
I absolutely love the music of Abbie Gardner. A former member of Red Molly, Abby Gardner, is a singer/songwriter, a teacher and recording artist. She has don many dobro camps with Bob Ikes, Jerry Douglas, and Mike Witcher. She plays a custom made Beard dobro. Her style is a mix of many genres but usually with a jazz feel. Her most recent CD, Dobro Singer is just her dobro and her vocals. . One of my favorite cuts from this album is this. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wiMw86sZJsI.html&pp=ygUNYWJiaWUgZ2FyZG5lcg%3D%3D to get an idea of how she sounds with a band. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UF0Bz3TsHT0.html&pp=8AUB I have 5 of her CDs and am chomping at the bit for another.
After an earlier Acoustic Tuesday on resos, I found a used Recording King Dirty 30s Reso cheap, but it needs some setup that I have not gotten around to yet. I am just now starting lessons after years of self-taught, and I will take on the setup for that guitar when I reach a point when I am starting to work on slide (which was my primary interest in buying it). That instrument Catfish Keith is playing is stunning! Another one worth listening to is Justin Johnson, who plays roundneck ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fXGErRbyv6M.html and squareneck slide, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FKRBvCu1b1A.html as well as regular steel guitar, ironing board (did he say "ironing board"?), ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KrdMJMuLBO8.html and shovel (wait, what?) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V9-ltPsbw9g.html I know, you're thinking, "Hey, that's all electric." Well, he does play acoustic as well, and damned well. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PGDF9RISstE.html
