resonator guitar
noun
plural resonator guitars
: an acoustic guitar that features a metal resonator which amplifies and modifies the tone
The resonator guitar was the first attempt to amplify a guitar in a pre-electronics era and it became the choice instrument for the traveling Bluesmen in the '30s and '40s because of its volume and rugged metal body.—
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Music TradesHistorically, resonator guitars—which produce sound through spun metal cones as opposed to through the sounding board—have been mostly built using sheet metal or brass.—Brian D'Ambrosio
Brian D'Ambrosiocalled also resophonic guitar
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The single showcases invigorating Latin rock rhythms paired with a Fender electric and a resonator guitar, creating a unique electric-twangy sound that clashes brilliantly with dynamic drumming.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 May 2024
Higgins oversaw the demo, with a resonator guitar delivering the rolling effect while a kick drum kept the pace moving by hitting every beat once the first chorus came in.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2023
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 May 2024
Higgins oversaw the demo, with a resonator guitar delivering the rolling effect while a kick drum kept the pace moving by hitting every beat once the first chorus came in.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 8 Sep. 2023
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