As I'm soaking my hand in hot water I catch Justin Jonson. Crushed my to left hand 8 yrs ago. Never really stopped playing. You opened my head about finger style and Rez guitars. Been playing with my 2 small fingers. The guitar and the music will be never change so my fingers have to find way. Thanks for the video. Hope to see you again
Thank you for demystifying the resonator. I love the sound, however, I did not understand how it happened. The smokey sounds, long sustains, punchy sounds, and short sustains, to name a few things I noticed. Now I love the sound even more. Thanks again for the instruction!!
Sir you truly are a master I love everything that you do thanks for some beautiful music I'm saving to get the three strings shovel I love what you do with that thing
Wow... thank you so much! I'm barely a guitar player and this is the best lesson I've had so far. It was less about how to play the notes and more about how to hear the instrument. That's a big deal.
A perfect introduction to the different types of the resonator. The metal body ones, especially the one you played last (cutaway), have this self build vibe, like Joe the local mechanic build it from the scrap metal in his car repair shop after hours, so he can jam with his pals in the weekend.
I'm still new to playing the guitar but I honestly had no idea I was missing this guitar in my life until I bought one. So much fun in one place this guitar!
This man just talked me out of a wooden body resonator. Thanks for that. Now I've got to put down the idea of a cheap resonator and save up for a brass & nickel single cone biscuit, but it saved me the trouble of buying the wrong one the first time.
The best explanation and demonstration of the different style resonators I’ve come across. Thank you. I’ve always wondered why they ever bothered installing fret wire on square necks. Why not just mark the fingerboard and play it fretless? Seems like you’re essentially doing that anyhow.
I played a lot of resonators before I ended up settling on my Gretsch single cone biscuit brass body model as the sound I wanted (a very banjo-like sound). This was a super awesome video but I will simplify it further for you. To my ear, the reso sound ranges from more like a banjo to more like a traditional acoustic. The most banjo sound to my ear tends to be metal body with biscuit single cone and when you look at the construction of a banjo that makes sense. As you add in more complication like spider cone or wood body, the sound becomes more like a traditional acoustic with tri-cones and spider-cone wood bodied models being the most traditional acoustic sounding to me. I also noticed a significant difference between brands. A single cone biscuit may sound more or less banjo-like in one brand vs another so you need to play them before deciding if you are really picky about the sound you are looking for. Awesome video and subscribed because of it.
I've got a no-name single cutaway acoustic I converted into a caveman biscuit resonator, it has an integrated pickup on the cover plate. The pickup sounds good but pretty much all the reso twang gets lost in serious amplification. I'm adding a nice piezo, sounds good through a fishman preamp, now I'm going to replace the cover plate pickup output jack with a stereo jack, have the magnetic and piezo outs going to separate signal chains on the pedal board, mix into mono for playing 'away' and run it to two amps when 'home' or when I can determine the amp setup.
That's why slide players use vibrato and shake the slide on a biscuit cone. To get some more sustain.I've had every kind of resonator. Except for the National steel body tricone Im getting this Spring. Most important thing is if at all possible play it before you buy it. Cary in Tucson
Thanks for this one Justin. Having finally decided to buy a resonator - long overdue - this video has really helped with guiding me to the right type for my playing. Thanks again. 👍
Great job Justin!..Sorting in all out..I definitely like the metal bodies...Quite the Swampy sound...Your are one of the most talented slide players brother..Ya got it goin on!..
Hello from the UK. A video just what the beginner needs, nice one Justin. I tried many types when I first got into resonators. I would urge beginners to try them all. I have a Michael Messer Blues 12, with a steel body, single cone & biscuit bridge. I prefer the tone of steel over brass.
Thanks heaps for this video, Justin. I've developed a real fascination with resonators, but didn't really know anything about their design (or even that there were different types). This vid has taught me a lot, thank you so much. Cheers from Oz. 👍🇦🇺
I love when u play the resonator. Personally i never really got into it to play or get skme, but maybe in the future. Interesting video, and learned a lot. Great content as always.
Excellent demonstration of the differences. i never knew the bicuit style projected through the sound holes, while the spider type projected off the cone. I always thought the f-hole were there for "traditional styling" I must admit, i have always loved the "swamp angel" sound of a tricone, but the spider cone on wood is a close second to my ears.
I think Justin should make this month ago before i buy my acoustic guitar lol 😂 now i am looking this video just cuz i love the slide guitar and tone of reginator guitar magificent Fun fact is i am trying to learn slide guitar and it truly fun i guess Maybe justin should make a video about slide 😅
I've got a 1996 National Style "O" Deluxe that just sits in the case. The previous owner had a pickup installed. Might need to pull it out and give it another shot.
Justin, what's your advice on guitar tuning. Is it better to stick to standard tunning or would you switch straight to an open tuning really helpful video by the way. would love to get one, but have been terrified of buying a dud, or an overly expensive guitar that I might not use as often as I might of thought.
You are the best ! Con you do more on this subject of resonator guitars, different tunings, playability , action ? I always wanted one of these, my pick would be between the last brass cutaway and the wood body if I could get it in a round neck, Cheers from Canada eh !
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings, not talented enough to pluck myself but your plucking an picking was more than one could hope for at 630 on the other side of this gem 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤟🏼🤙🏼🖖🏼🇳🇿
Thank you so much for this guide. This is so timely for me. I'm pretty sure I want a tricone with a cutaway and polished nickel or chrome but: steel or brass, piezo, lipstick or humbucker pickups? I can't afford a National or Mule so Republic, Royall or Leewald?
Great video Justin! I have the Dean single cutaway biscuit resonator. Very affordable and awesome guitar. Highly recommended for any first time buyer. It has a single lipstick pickup as well. The pickup isnt the best but could be upgraded. After seeing this. I now know i need a spider. Thats the sound im looking for
Pardon my French, but fuckin INCREDIBLE job dude! You confirmed my inkling to go with a metal body biscuit resonator for two reasons: affordability/maintenance and the “punchiness”. Thanks again!! 🙏🏻
As I'm soaking my hand in hot water I catch Justin Jonson. Crushed my to left hand 8 yrs ago. Never really stopped playing. You opened my head about finger style and Rez guitars. Been playing with my 2 small fingers. The guitar and the music will be never change so my fingers have to find way. Thanks for the video. Hope to see you again
🙂Django Reinhardt also played with his 2 fingers … 👍
Dude, so tragic to hear what happened. So good to hear that you're keeping at it.
Never-stop-playing, we're all with you brother
Thank you for demystifying the resonator. I love the sound, however, I did not understand how it happened. The smokey sounds, long sustains, punchy sounds, and short sustains, to name a few things I noticed. Now I love the sound even more. Thanks again for the instruction!!
This is a really good presentation on resonator guitars. It is much appreciated, thank you. 👍👍👍
Oh my word JJ, what a comprehensive guide. I started watching without any knowledge to feeling confident about going out and buying one.
17:40 That mix of electric and acoustic was very beautiful
I could listen to that part and kind of playing @17:40 all day long. Has the blues but is dark/mellow but with the pickup sustain sounds so good.
Tell me about it! Do you know the name of that piece?
I don't know how to play a guitar. But enjoy listening to you play
just so good. he gets it. as soon as he starts playing, it just sets your mind into a very good place.
You could though… it’s fun!
you could learn how to play, if you don't wanna give too much money just find some second-hand acoustic/classical guitar
Most people here can't play guitar even though they have quite a few of them. So you're in a good company.
Man, I never get tired of hearing the resonater sound ❤
Hello from Türkiye , Justin ı am addicted to your music and so happy to know you
you are amazing man ❤
Sir you truly are a master I love everything that you do thanks for some beautiful music I'm saving to get the three strings shovel I love what you do with that thing
Wow... thank you so much! I'm barely a guitar player and this is the best lesson I've had so far. It was less about how to play the notes and more about how to hear the instrument. That's a big deal.
Easy To Understand When Justin Says and Shows it,Amazing as Always,!!
A perfect introduction to the different types of the resonator. The metal body ones, especially the one you played last (cutaway), have this self build vibe, like Joe the local mechanic build it from the scrap metal in his car repair shop after hours, so he can jam with his pals in the weekend.
I'm still new to playing the guitar but I honestly had no idea I was missing this guitar in my life until I bought one. So much fun in one place this guitar!
I love that dark single-cone / biscuit-bridge / woodbody guitar!
I have a early seventies takimine spider rez I inherited from my Dad, you Justinspired me to restring and start playing again. Thank you.
This man just talked me out of a wooden body resonator. Thanks for that. Now I've got to put down the idea of a cheap resonator and save up for a brass & nickel single cone biscuit, but it saved me the trouble of buying the wrong one the first time.
Never bad to buy a new guitar though….
Great video
I’be been a metal worker for many years . I’m halfway thru building a resonator . Not a throw together. This is taking me some time .
The best explanation and demonstration of the different style resonators I’ve come across. Thank you. I’ve always wondered why they ever bothered installing fret wire on square necks. Why not just mark the fingerboard and play it fretless? Seems like you’re essentially doing that anyhow.
Thank you Justin for demystify the Resonator Guitar.
I played a lot of resonators before I ended up settling on my Gretsch single cone biscuit brass body model as the sound I wanted (a very banjo-like sound). This was a super awesome video but I will simplify it further for you. To my ear, the reso sound ranges from more like a banjo to more like a traditional acoustic. The most banjo sound to my ear tends to be metal body with biscuit single cone and when you look at the construction of a banjo that makes sense. As you add in more complication like spider cone or wood body, the sound becomes more like a traditional acoustic with tri-cones and spider-cone wood bodied models being the most traditional acoustic sounding to me. I also noticed a significant difference between brands. A single cone biscuit may sound more or less banjo-like in one brand vs another so you need to play them before deciding if you are really picky about the sound you are looking for. Awesome video and subscribed because of it.
This is great! That brass single cone/biscuit resonator is the bomb. And I wouldn’t have expected the square neck option. Thanks
Every time I hear one, it puts me in the frame of mind of the deep delta blues. Don't cha just luv it? Tanks JJ, luv da music and da videos.🎶🎶🎶🇺🇸😎
Very nice job…packed with unpretentious information. Thank you Justin
I own a few resonator guitars and proud to say i can even play them now...because of you Justin 😂
That brass resonator sounds awesome !! You rock ! Love your music ! 🎉🎉✌️🥃🥃
Достаточно часто слушаю Вашу гитарную игру в последнее время,Джастин. Просто она хорошо влияет на моё личное сердце. Спасибо,Джастин.
I like the video, but I can't subscribe enough to express my gratitude to Justin for these gems of videos
I've got a no-name single cutaway acoustic I converted into a caveman biscuit resonator, it has an integrated pickup on the cover plate. The pickup sounds good but pretty much all the reso twang gets lost in serious amplification.
I'm adding a nice piezo, sounds good through a fishman preamp, now I'm going to replace the cover plate pickup output jack with a stereo jack, have the magnetic and piezo outs going to separate signal chains on the pedal board, mix into mono for playing 'away' and run it to two amps when 'home' or when I can determine the amp setup.
This was amazing - so much info delivered very clearly. Fantastic demo at the end, too... :)
You are my drug of choice, Justin. Every note soothes my soul.
I can't choose. Because they all sound great, when Justin plays em. 😂
Thanks!
Thanks so much! You rock 🤘🔥🎸
Great intro to Resonators along with some great riffs. Thank you!
Magic!
I love this guy's playing. I love this guy's lessons. I love this guy! 🤠
Wow! Now thats how you impart technical information to other musicians in a clear concise manner! Thank you Justin!
That's why slide players use vibrato and shake the slide on a biscuit cone. To get some more sustain.I've had every kind of resonator. Except for the National steel body tricone Im getting this Spring. Most important thing is if at all possible play it before you buy it. Cary in Tucson
Thanks for helping me understand the Royal single-cone I bought years ago! I like the sound, but had no idea of how it worked.
The tricone totally works for me. Thanks for this excellent explanation!
Thanks for this one Justin. Having finally decided to buy a resonator - long overdue - this video has really helped with guiding me to the right type for my playing. Thanks again. 👍
I can listen to you play all day long!
Omg I’ve never known what a resonator was fully or how it worked!! Only recognized it through tone!! That’s so dope!!! I’m totally getting one!!!
Thanks for posting interesting new content ! 🙏
this guy should be more famous wow he sounds good
Great job Justin!..Sorting in all out..I definitely like the metal bodies...Quite the Swampy sound...Your are one of the most talented slide players brother..Ya got it goin on!..
Great informative video, love your work
Guess just pick any 1 and get started. Love the grunt of the metal body, think thats something Id have to work my way up 2.
Many thanks for an excellent and very informative guide.
Hello from the UK. A video just what the beginner needs, nice one Justin. I tried many types when I first got into resonators. I would urge beginners to try them all. I have a Michael Messer Blues 12, with a steel body, single cone & biscuit bridge. I prefer the tone of steel over brass.
That is how it is done. Smooth soulful playing.
Thanks heaps for this video, Justin. I've developed a real fascination with resonators, but didn't really know anything about their design (or even that there were different types). This vid has taught me a lot, thank you so much. Cheers from Oz. 👍🇦🇺
I love when u play the resonator. Personally i never really got into it to play or get skme, but maybe in the future. Interesting video, and learned a lot. Great content as always.
This is awesome! Thank you Justin💯
4 the 1st time on my life (58) u cleared it up! Thank you so much!
I miss my old electric resonator. I had to give up playing after my 15th major back and neck operation. Was a tough choice
Thank you for an awesome video!!
To me, the slide is the blues. That ringing sound is unmistakable. Just beautiful! What brand do you prefer, if you have one please.
Good show justin always entertaining
Excellent demonstration of the differences.
i never knew the bicuit style projected through the sound holes, while the spider type projected off the cone. I always thought the f-hole were there for "traditional styling"
I must admit, i have always loved the "swamp angel" sound of a tricone, but the spider cone on wood is a close second to my ears.
Hello from France. It 's always great with Justin Johnson 👍
On est au moins deux!🎉
Non trois 😁
Vraiment excellent 👍😎🤠
@@francoisbarras2086 quatre les gars 😎🤠
That was a great explanation of these guitars
This is a great video. Informative and entertaining. Thanks very much.
Great video! Thank you for all the info.
This video really resonates with me with me 😊
I think Justin should make this month ago before i buy my acoustic guitar lol 😂 now i am looking this video just cuz i love the slide guitar and tone of reginator guitar magificent
Fun fact is i am trying to learn slide guitar and it truly fun i guess
Maybe justin should make a video about slide 😅
Excellent video as always, loads of support
Rodge David Kidderminster UK 🇬🇧 xx
Hello from Brasil
I've got a 1996 National Style "O" Deluxe that just sits in the case. The previous owner had a pickup installed. Might need to pull it out and give it another shot.
Justin, what's your advice on guitar tuning. Is it better to stick to standard tunning or would you switch straight to an open tuning
really helpful video by the way. would love to get one, but have been terrified of buying a dud, or an overly expensive guitar that I might not use as often as I might of thought.
Just found this man - damn he’s incredible - what a dude!
Love you Justin and your music. 🎶
You are the best ! Con you do more on this subject of resonator guitars, different tunings, playability , action ? I always wanted one of these, my pick would be between the last brass cutaway and the wood body if I could get it in a round neck, Cheers from Canada eh !
You make it sound so cool. Thanx JJ.
Great as always dude😊
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings, not talented enough to pluck myself but your plucking an picking was more than one could hope for at 630 on the other side of this gem 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🤟🏼🤙🏼🖖🏼🇳🇿
Thank you so much for this guide. This is so timely for me. I'm pretty sure I want a tricone with a cutaway and polished nickel or chrome but: steel or brass, piezo, lipstick or humbucker pickups? I can't afford a National or Mule so Republic, Royall or Leewald?
Great info! Love the sound comparisons. Very helpful, thanks!
Glad it was helpful! Keep it Spricy, Pricey!
Justin you can make any guitar sound good even with no strings 👍
Just bought a gretch bobtail, love it so far!
Each one has a story to tell!
Love it when you explain things
Great video Justin! I have the Dean single cutaway biscuit resonator. Very affordable and awesome guitar. Highly recommended for any first time buyer. It has a single lipstick pickup as well. The pickup isnt the best but could be upgraded.
After seeing this. I now know i need a spider. Thats the sound im looking for
I have had no idea what's inside a resonator guitar... and now I want one!
Go for it! Even the 'budget' models are great!
Salut de France 🇨🇵
La classe suprême 😎🤠
Great info, thank a lot. Nice playing as well.
Pardon my French, but fuckin INCREDIBLE job dude! You confirmed my inkling to go with a metal body biscuit resonator for two reasons: affordability/maintenance and the “punchiness”. Thanks again!! 🙏🏻
Very Cool. Now I know something about resonator guitars. Thanks brother
I've been looking at a Delta 6 Baritone w/ a resonator it is the spider type. Thanks for posting, this video was very informative.
Thanks great vid; and that tone! Damn JJ!
Excellent video!
beautiful resonators! thanks for all the info. my fav is still the mule mavis though.
Thank You Mr. Johnson 🙏👍
Great, great explanation
Great video! Love the blues!
I have a Donmo tricone... Best reso I ever tried. 😊
Thanks Justin! ✌️
You are the master brother.
biscuit full metal is my kind, i wish i got one, i like fat tone, blues. Thanks for all your videos bro.
Brilliant and groovy.