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Topic: Mid-priced dobro (resonators) recommendations |
Jim Bates
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Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2018 12:20 pm |
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I highly recommend the 'Adams' Resonator guitars. Jim Adams recently moved his shop to Spring , Texas. I own three of his: Flamed Maple 6 string, Carbon Fiber composite 6 string, and an 8 string, 22 1/2" scale, Birch.The Carbon Composite and the 8 string were custom made for me.
He can make anything you want. <adamsresonator> and e-mail <jameshadams>
Thanx,
Jim
PS the Red and Black Carbon Fiber Composite on his web page is like the one I have.
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Jim Bates, Alvin, Texas
Emmons LeGrand,Sho-Bud Super Pro, SB ProII - E13th,C6th on all. Many Resonator guitars |
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Chase Brady
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Ohio, USA
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 5 Aug 2018 9:17 am
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For REALLY low money, check out the Gretsch Boxcar. I bought one and was astounded at the quality and tone. My previous resophonic was a $2300 Carroll Benoit koa/spruce model. Does the Gretsch come anywhere near that? Of course not, but for what it is, I found it an exceptional value. The Benoit definitely didn't sound thousands of dollars better.
http://tinyurl.com/y7ye4pz6
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Brooks Montgomery
From:
Idaho, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2018 9:50 am
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Listed here in the forum. This Ickes model is very good
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=328110
Edit: I re-read original post and see you're looking for American made .
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Greg Booth
From:
Anchorage, AK, USA
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Posted 5 Aug 2018 11:22 am
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Mark suggested this early in the topic, but somehow seems overlooked. For a loud and warm tone under 2K your best bet is the Appalachian. There are many very satisfied owners. Go on the ResoHangout and look up the many enthusiastic comments about them.
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Kathy Kallick Band
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Jim Bates
From:
Alvin, Texas, USA
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Posted 6 Aug 2018 4:25 pm
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The web and e-mail addresses I had in my response above for Jim Adams Reso Guitars should have been:
adamsresonator.com
jameshadams@aol.com
Phone is (281)-350-4160
Thanx,
Jim
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Jim Bates, Alvin, Texas
Emmons LeGrand,Sho-Bud Super Pro, SB ProII - E13th,C6th on all. Many Resonator guitars |
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