The better Resophonic guitars still have a hefty price tag to them, and for an amateur like me, such great guitars are probably a waste when in my hands.
If all you guys and girls out there who read Hunters article are wondering what's on the market that's kind of affordable, then I have two recommendations:
1. Republic Guitars http://republicguitars.com/index I own two guitars of their make; one a travel sized one, the other full scale with a single coil pickup fitted. They are not the easiest to play, but they are worth to wrangle with. And that Lace single coil pickup on the full size Highway 61 really does the trick. What a beautiful monster!
2. Gretsch Bobtail roundneck http://www.gretschguitars.com/products/index.php?partno=2716010503 This one is a real beauty and fitted with a Fishman Nashville pickup. I do not own it yet, but I heard it, and it has such a sweet sound. I only became aware of this one just a week after I ordered my second Republic Resophonic guitar. In hindsight, I would have probably gone for this one this time; part of it being sheer curiosity. :-)
The Republic guitars as well as this line of Gretsch guitars are quite affordable. Should you think about acquiring a guitar that represents the very heart of the blues, you can't go much wrong with either one. Both offer round-neck and square-neck versions.
My best to you all, and happy while blue
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