The resonator guitar was developed in the 1920’s to be played in what were then considered “primitive” styles of music, such as blues and hillbilly. The resonator guitar was supposed to be louder than traditional guitars, so that they could be heard in the noisy environments in which they would likely be played. It was also intended to have a different sound than traditional guitars so that it would stand out from other instruments in the band.

Resonator guitars have a unique look with their large metal bodies and distinctive f-holes, and they have an instantly recognizable sound that is often used in blues and country music. Many resonator guitars are still made today and they can be purchased brand new for anywhere from $200 to $2,000 or more depending on the quality and features you want. They are also readily available used for much less money.

The resonator guitar, or resophonic guitar, was invented in the early 1920s by John Dopyera, who had immigrated to the United States from Slovakia a few years earlier. He and his brothers played in a band and were interested in a louder instrument that would project better.

At the time many banjos were strung with steel strings instead of gut strings, which also made them louder. The problem was that this type of string put too much tension on wooden banjos, causing them to warp or break. Mr. Dopyera and his brother decided that if they used steel strings on a different sort of banjo they could achieve the desired volume without risking injury to the instrument.

They set about designing an entirely new kind of banjo with three metal cones acting as resonators for the enhanced sound projection. The resonator guitar was born! These three-cone guitars are still admired and highly sought after today for their distinctive sound and fine craftsmanship. However, most guitars made at this time were tricone guitars; it takes more work to make triples than it does to make singles or doubles.

The resonator guitar is an instrument that has been around since the early 1920s. They were originally made from metal, usually brass or aluminum. The resonator guitar was created to be louder than standard acoustic guitars, which were overwhelmed by horns and percussion instruments in dance bands of the time.

The resonator guitar’s distinctive sound comes from a metal resonator cone located under the bridge. As the strings vibrate, their energy is transferred to the bridge and then to the resonator cone. The cone then vibrates along with the strings, sending sound waves into the air.

Today there are many makers of resonator guitars. Some of the most popular brands include National Resophonic, Dobro, Rickenbacker and Regal.

The resonator guitar is a steel-stringed acoustic guitar which produces sound by carrying string vibration through the bridge to one or more spun metal cones (resonators), instead of to the sound board (the top of an acoustic guitar).

Resonator guitars were originally designed to be louder than regular acoustic guitars, which were overwhelmed by horns and percussion instruments in dance orchestras. They became prized for their distinctive sound, however, and found life with several musical styles well after electric amplification solved the issue of inadequate guitar sound levels.

The body of a traditional resonator guitar is composed of two main sections: the body and the neck. The body is usually made of either wood or metal, and has a round or “doughnut”-shaped design; similar to that of a mandolin, but larger. The neck is most commonly made of mahogany, but can also be made from rosewood or other materials.

The resonator guitar was invented in the early 1920s by John Dopyera while he was working with George Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker at National String Instrument Corporation.[1]

The resonator guitar, more commonly called the “resophonic” guitar or “dobro”, was created in the 1920s. The resonator guitar is a type of acoustic guitar that produces sound by one or more metal cones or resonators instead of the wooden sound board. The resonator guitar was designed to be louder than regular acoustic guitars which were overwhelmed by horns and percussion instruments in dance orchestras. This style of guitar is associated with bluegrass music, country music, and early rock and roll.

Resonator guitars are played in exactly the same manner as a standard acoustic guitar. But they have that distinctively metallic twangy sound which makes them unique. They are noted for their distinctive tone which has been described as “bell-like”. They are also known for their volume and sustaining power having greater projection than standard acoustic guitars.

Modern resonator guitars are formed from wood bodies with either a single round sound hole or a series of round sound holes in a hexagonal pattern (known as the F-hole style). In addition to the standard 6 strings, many resonator guitars have a 7th string which is used to extend the range of the instrument.

Conical resonator guitars are made from aluminum or brass bodies with a single round sound

Resonator guitars are a type of acoustic guitar that use an aluminum cone to amplify their sound. The resonator guitar is also known as the acoustic guitar, lap steel guitar, or steel guitar. The resonator was invented in 1927 by John Dopyera and George Beauchamp.

The purpose of the resonator was to make the guitar louder than traditional acoustic guitars, which were often drowned out by other instruments in a musical group. Resonators were used by many early blues musicians and are still used today by some bluegrass players and country musicians.

There are three main types of resonators: single cone, tricone, and biscuit bridge. Each type has its own unique sound. Single cones have a bright tone with good bass response while tricones have a more mellow tone with less bass response. Biscuit bridge guitars have an even mellower tone with less bass response than either single cones or tricones.

The resonator guitar was developed somewhere between 1926 and 1928 by the National String Instrument Corporation of Los Angeles, California, who released them as a competitor to the sound that is produced by an archtop guitar. The instruments were designed by John Dopyera and George Beauchamp and are often referred to as “Dobro” guitars; named for the Dopyera brothers.

The body of a resonator guitar is much like that of any other acoustic guitar in that it has a top, back and sides. However, unlike most other acoustic guitars which have six strings, the resonator guitar has eight strings that are made out of metal which are strung over a cone-shaped piece of spun aluminium. This aluminium piece is called a resonator and is what gives the instrument its distinctive sound. These strings vibrate across the top of the cone and project through holes in the centre of it. The sound can then be amplified further when it hits a wooden diaphragm at the base of the body which acts like a speaker.

Most resonator guitars have three resonators around their bodies but there are some designs that have only one or two pieces. Most models also have f-holes similar to those found on violins or archtop guitars but some models have