![]() ![]() Resonator guitars can have round necks for strumming or square necks for lap-style playing. There are three types of resonator guitar: a tricone resonator which has three metal cones, a biscuit bridge which has a single cone and a spider bridge which has a single cone with a W-shaped cross-section. It provides the distinctive guitar sound heard in country, blues and Hawaiian music. ![]() It was designed by violinmaker John Dopyera after performer George Beauchamp approached him, looking for a way for his guitar to be heard over the rest of his band.Ī resonator guitar is an acoustic style which uses a spun metal cone under the bridge of the guitar to produce a sound which is louder than a traditional acoustic guitar. This unique style of guitar was born in the 1920s, before the introduction of electric guitars, when players wanted their instrument to be louder. These instruments are especially popular among guitarists who play bluegrass, blues, country and folk music, but can also be played in rock music among others. ![]() New and experienced players will be attracted by the distinctive sound and eye-catching design of resonator guitars.
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