Budget Resonator Overview

[@benjaminsmith5295]

Guitars aside, this guys killing it over 90 percent of KZbin blues guitar players out there

[@davidemariottiguitar]

2:20 Gold tone Paul Beard signature 4:05 Epiphone Hound Dog 6:14 Gretsch 9240 (Wood Body) 8:02 Gretsch 9221 (Metal Body)

[@sexyeur]

AWESOME 👍 😊 Thank you!!!

[@emptylock]

Thank you

[@prsfan01]

Awesome

[@theyarenthere]

Which was your favourite?

[@markkidd2846]

Have a dobro hound dog, other three are just as sweet sounding. This guy has just shown it’s not an expensive guitar that makes you better but your practice and skills. Great review

[@Manuel-gh9wm]

Coyote red skies is my name it's demonstration was pretty cool to listen to the different sounds of these resonator over just for fun onstage as well as I appreciate your sharing the sound of these guitars sunhouse is a good example of a blues resonating all steel guitar 🎸 thank you for sharing

[@jetobey5656]

This a good comparative review. I first bought a Luna;it was very well built, but was designed mostly for amplification. So, I exchanged it for the "acoustic only" Gretsch "Honey-Dipper." That did the trick for me. I build acoustics, electrics, do repair and custom set-ups to thousandths of an inch. My other acoustic is a vintage Westerly Guild D 40. That is my second of that model. My first was a 3 digit serial numbered from Brooklyn, the truly first Guild luthierie shop before Newark. I learned to build while in law school and I sold that extra-vintage D 40 to buy the material for a full-on custom acoustic. Just the rosewood had been dried over 60 years. It was a spectacular OM size guitar, loaded with pearl and abalone, and my favorite fretboard wood, ebony. Sold for tuition for my daughter, but no bitterness ; she graduated cum laude as a certified Special Needs teacher, later got her Master's in same, and is now the Special Needs curriculum director for a whole nearby district, having also served as a principal for a special needs school.

[@thewaltzinggorilla8533]

Oh, I'm so happy for you.

[@rubbadubdub6543]

So what’s your point?

[@johndavies4541]

Gretsch are making some amazing sounding resonators for the price point. I bought. One a couple of years ago and it plays and sounds better than most resonators twice the price. One of my favourite guitars.

[@joeabstractjoe]

Gretsch metal all the way. Your playing is Fantastic. Thanks for the demo. 👏👏🎸👏👏

[@kingstumble]

Very nicely played Sir and thank you for staying away from the usual cliched pieces people usually play when they pick up a resonator! For me the Gold Tone stood out a mile---the loudest and fullest sounding. Then I checked out the prices and can see why. Of the others I thought the Alligator had a very decent sound.

[@johnw7981]

Hey captain. Jus wanted to let you know thats some serious sliding techniques your using.. honestly thats probably some of the best blues slide I've heard in a looooooonnngggg time!!

[@PeachGuitars]

You're too kind! - Joel

[@rolandpeachie9807]

Love the sound of the Metal Gretsch, good ol National Steel sound-- Peach Guitars - We related ? Family Discount ?

[@heartsthekitteh6239]

I would kill for a guitar as beautiful as that last one.

[@Blue_3rd]

Nice comparison and great playing! I bought a Gretsch Alligator about 18 months ago and I am very happy with it. I think the value for money and build quality outweighed others I tried, such as the Dobro. That could be just luck. It has a warmer tone than the recording would suggest 😃. Thanks for the vid!

[@legendaryTMNICO]

The alligator biscuit is a beautiful guitar.

[@shnarfy]

I would have liked... all playing the same tune to compare.Great skills that being said.

[@molarjock]

Love the wooden Gretsch!

[@TheEedjit]

Really? I felt it nipping my eardrums. I did not like the sound of it at all. The bobtail however was another story altogether. Sounded 100× better to me. I wonder what you heard that I couldn't. This is why I love guitars though. People hear completely other things from one another.

[@allahmuhammed8972]

I do as well! I actually like the "Boxcar" model that Gretsch makes a little more than the one in this video, which sounds a tad thin to me probably due to the use of the biscuit cone rather than the spider in the "Boxcar", but it's all about personal preference. Both I think sound a little better and are better constructed than the Epiphone-made Dobro "Hound Dog", which costs more only due to the brand name I think. Still a good reso guitar though!

[@jodyjackson51]

That Gold Tone Paul Beard sounds the best to my ears. By far the warmest.

[@StarskySTARS]

I absolutely agree! That paul beard one sounds amazing

[@Rick_Cleland]

Over £1000!! Hardly hardly on a budget!! 😱😱😱

[@jamesh2711]

I prefer the more twangy tone of the metal body Gretsch. BTW, great playing.

[@chimcclean]

Great demo... really got a sense for the different characteristics of each instrument, as well as how you naturally reacted to each of them and how they sounded, played, etc. Very nice job. THANK YOU! 🤙🏼🎶😎

[@michaelmurr5326]

So soulful... Love your playing.

[@lefty5757]

Loved the slide playing sir🎸

[@dontall71]

I've listened to this three times just to enjoy the pickin

[@michaellaverty1844]

Wow, you made them all sound great!

[@sheen4dean71]

Some great playing my man. Think that hound dogs on your tail

[@martinward-doran7599]

Absolute,y amazing! Great job showcasing these beautiful instruments. Just want to go south and soak it up.

[@tfennell6468]

The gold tone was my favorite, then the Gretch bobtail was a close second, great playing btw

[@thewaltzinggorilla8533]

Great demo of spider vs. biscuit. I'm a blues player but I'm leaning toward the spider bridge. However, I think Joel could hook a broomstick to a fry pan, string it up and make it sound good. Does anyone know what tuning he uses?

[@mr.a902]

Love your work and style... Great showcase of these guitars along with some fine, FINE playing. Big up

[@randygrv55]

Love the sound if the Gretsch 4. It was much clearer

[@haroldyeager6124]

I love my Gretsch Historic Series Resonator

[@ABBYDOG26]

Really enjoyed the picking great job on the demo

[@JohnJuddMusicStudio]

It is SO VERY RARE to come across a gear video where the demo dude can actually play. I was pleasantly surprised, as Joel is just ripping. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@WyattScott]

Wish I could play like this dude!

[@jimfritz9503]

Tune to open D or open E tuning and PRACTICE ! In 6 months time you ll be amazed at what you ve learned + what you can do. Best Wishes

[@jamesh2711]

Very few guys will ever be this good, but you can definitely get better by putting in a lot of practice.

[@atomaalatonal]

damn that stones song always got me hooked

[@epipick]

I have the Epiphone Houndog strung with 13s and tuned to Open G. Sounds great.

[@sethwilson970]

Are the 13s any more harder to fret than the 12s

[@mikec3777]

@@sethwilson970 I haven't found them so and I have quite small hands.

[@sethwilson970]

@@mikec3777 ah ok, I kinda want bigger strings for slide because the 12s are too light but I like how easy it is to play regularly in standerd tune, I’ll probably just give the 13s a shot

[@joeybenoit6269]

take me to the station! And put me on a train! I got no expectations! To pass through here again! Rolling Stones!

[@chrissmith3992]

Got a old finder drobro and it sounds so nice like it was new but I had it for a long time now keep up the good fight for the slide guitar love the vids guy

[@1Cyberix]

Some really fine playing there. Thank you.

[@GuitarguyRichard56]

Fantastic playing! Could you please tell us the song names? Especially the tune you play on the 9221 Gretsch. Thanks so much.

[@bobcabo4509]

They all sounded great. I have the Hound Dog and the Bobtail.

[@ZekaSpalcev]

Killer playing !!!!!!!

[@kerrykrishna]

Never mind the guitars, your playing is superb. Wow that was fun to listen too!

[@revenant235]

Great slide work! Thanks 🙏

[@MeMuppet444]

Dude can play!

[@rayf7071]

Wicked sounds man,

[@Sanjmaghera]

Great playing, how about some tutorials? Might buy a guitar then :)

[@MarshallAmpMan]

Captain can you demo some wood body and steel body tricone resonators please. You are excellent, best demo's on You Tube that's for sure!

[@PeachGuitars]

Check out our National Resophonic Guitars overview for some Tricone action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/maCmdWadf5eEmc0

[@gened9787]

Excellent Video. I bought the Gretsch Bobtail and I love it. Jam On.

[@TheMarkusHK]

Fantastic playing!

[@marcrombouts4971]

Great Playing!

[@JonathanAmesPhD]

If I'm not mistaken, the still shot of the guitar while the Epiphone was being played was actually a National, with its signature 3 holes. Still very enjoyable.

[@mofaemo]

Jonathan Ames sorry but it's the deluxe model with Fishmans resonator pickup.

[@TheRealDarthCosby]

by the way youre awesome buddy.. you should do a lesson series!

[@staticGenerator4You]

I keep coming back here just listen to the tune at 2:13 anyone know what the name of it is, the style and any recommendations where I might here more like it on resonator?

[@PeachGuitars]

That's just a jam, Eric! Check out guys like Sonny Landreth, Joey Landreth (no relation) and Derek Trucks if you're digging it! - Joel

[@sexyeur]

@@PeachGuitars ...beautiful guitars!!! And thank you!!!!

[@staticGenerator4You]

Peach Guitars “Just a Jam” ha ha! 😆I hope someday to play “Just a jam” like,THAT!

[@druidsongevergreens]

If this guy teaches guitar lessons, sign me up. It's cool how different everyone's opinion of "the best sounding guitar" is. In order I would vote 2, 1, 4, 3

[@eugenealvarez5141]

Recently picked up slide play, and I’ve been itching for a resonator but haven’t been able to find one.

[@birgerhellefatland6265]

Gretsch Honey Dipper for me. Have one on order. Have had National resophonic and Republic resonators before. National was amazing, but I find the Honey Dippers sounding better than Republics. For the price, I think the Gretsch will do the job. The Nationals are just too pricy these days.

[@yayo2211]

Great playing man. Enjoyed it.

[@udodirkschneider4731]

Great playin')

[@thom2331]

I'm torn between the Hound Dog and the Bobtail, the Bobtail has that unmistakable Delta Blues sound, but the extra warmth of the Hound Dog pulls me into it as well

[@Elflamencojuan]

I have the Dobro Houndog and it sounds exactly like it does on this video. You can't really go wrong with one. Makes even my slide guitar sound amazing!

[@TheRealDarthCosby]

with resonators being so perfect with slide, i never understood why you dont see more with cut away bodies.... anyone??

[@yeezet4592]

You should try a gretsch boxcar. Thay have a round neck spider comb

[@bluegrassbanjopicker1972]

The Paul Beard Gold Tone knocks all the others out. The best sounding by far. All the others lacked the warmth and "juiciness" of the Paul Beard.

[@opsdaddy]

Terrific playing and comparison!Just wondering: are any of these models available in lefty versions? Thanks!

[@Petes77]

@peachguitars :) Which tuning do you have when playing the yellow dobro (banjo sound)?

[@PeachGuitars]

Open A! - Joel

[@andrewbeattieRAB]

EXCELLENT VIDEO

[@christiancrandall1843]

Anyone know the song he was playing on the gold tone Paul Beard Signature? Great video!

[@qzxerty]

I'd also love to know

[@scottmccluskey2078]

The one in the opening on the Beard was “No Expectations” by The Rolling Stones.

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

@@scottmccluskey2078This. Sad that it's so little known. The Stone delving deep into their influences. One of my favorite songs by them.

[@aberhan]

The Paul Beard signature model is nice but substantially more $$$ than the rest. My personal preference was the Gretsch steel body.

[@uptopmikep7065]

single cone or tri-cone I prefer the all steel resonators. , Gritty and dirty.

[@densphoto]

Joel. Your Into song. Was that No Expectations (Stones). Well done just the same.

[@PeachGuitars]

An approximation of, yes! Thanks for watching!

[@PedroMachadoBorges]

I´ve just subscribed ´cause of your playing skills. Thanks man

[@lpmitedgartitansteini5253]

The first Song is an unbelieveable stones classic no expactations

[@markharwood7573]

Happy with my Gretsch G3170 but that Gold Tone, I wouldn't say no thanks.

[@wesleysmith5468]

Open D tuning for the first guitar showcase?

[@ichbinsnichmehr]

for that Intro "no expactations"? i woud like to have the TAB´s please.

[@nahreally2173]

What’s the tune he plays at 5:11?

[@MarshallAmpMan]

great playing, which do you prefer?

[@henryzeno]

Killer playing and demo my friend. I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. Firstly, can you say in your heart of hearts that you'd be able to discern the difference between a gold tone beard and a higher end beard if you were to hear each blindfolded? And even if you would be able to tell the difference [you may have heard both enough times to know], is this difference characterised by an objective inferiority/superiority in sound quality? Or let's say if you had never heard any Beard guitars before and were played samples of each, do you think you'd know which one was triple the price of the other? I'm just curious, cos I've been watching some blindfold challenge vids on the Andertons youtube channel lately and it's got me re-evaluating everything! When I first heard the beard odyssey demos for example, I felt certain that I was hearing a ''better'' more expensive sounding tone. And maybe I was right. But if I'm honest with myself I think a lot of it comes down to expectation too. And I personally don't think I'd be able to reliably guess correctly which guitar was 3k and which was 1k based purely off my ears. But perhaps that attests to my crap ears! Who knows, food for thought. Secondly- which of the four are your favourites? I'm torn between the gold tone and the steel bobtail.

[@PeachGuitars]

There are obvious differences between these models and Nationals. This video is actually a follow up to a National Resonphonic Guitars overview, and knowing that those instruments aren't in everyone's budget, we wanted to show what else was available. The Nationals have their own, wonderful thing going on, and it's difficult to describe without playing one, but these instruments surprised everyone. Don't discount them because they don't say National on the headstock! - Joel

[@johnnygoodwill407]

I have a gold tone pbs in worn mahogany and it's a fantastic instrument. It's my first reso that I've owned but I have played many. For the price they are hard to beat

[@henryzeno]

@@PeachGuitars Duly noted, thanks!

[@henryzeno]

@@johnnygoodwill407 Since posting this comment I've bought a Dobrato reso which is also mahogany. Gorgeous thick warm mid rangey tone. It also comes with a trem bar/b bender! Worth checking out :)

[@unbelpostrano]

Hi everybody! I will be brief! Whats the tune at minute 5.05? Thank you!

[@DonovanMediaCenter]

This convinced me that a biscuit bridge has the tone I want.

[@WolfRanger2008]

If this how the "budget" instruments sound; good gracious how much better do the expensive versions sound ???

[@markewings7525]

Not that much difference, truth be known. Having a National guitar is all about status

[@allahmuhammed8972]

The National steelbody resonators I've played cost about 4 to 10 times the guitars in this video and sound very different, though "better" is strictly about preference. To me, they are warmer sounding with a smoother tone than say, the comparable steelbody Gretsch in the video, which has a much more "twangy" sound. Both are great so it's really about the sound you're looking for. I know people that prefer some of the guitars in this video over Nationals, and vice-versa. In my opinion they all sound great!

[@Junior-jw1bb]

mark ewings - Thats nonsense . I own a Republic Reso and a National. There’s no way you can compare the two. The National is far superior in craftsmanship and tonal qualities to a cheaper resonator. The Republic is Chinese crap and I sold my Paul Beard because it sounded terrible. The old saying goes - You get what you pay for.

[@DavidJNann]

The Gretch Alligator has probably the better Tone but the Bobtail is crisp and clear, you don't say if you have any preference? Which has the best playability? Action ?

[@xpander001]

Can the strings be changed to be used by left handed guitar players? Would be there any issue? I guess that only in models with pickups (not sure even if the pickup could be changed too)

[@damienalvarez2957]

Ander Suárez Martínez you’d probably have to change the orientation of the saddles. Looking at my Gretsch Boxcar right now and the saddles are higher on the bass side and a little shorter on the treble side. As for the nut, you might have to modify the string slots or just get a new nut and file/slot it yourself.

[@goodun2974]

@@damienalvarez2957 , Ordinary acoustic guitars would have the top braced differently for the bass strings side of the guitar versus the treble strings, but that might not apply at all to a resonator guitar. In all honesty I really don't know.

[@3345646]

At 4:07 hound dog in “A” tuning E A C# E A E He switches tuning when he starts doing the banjo licks further on.

[@Al-Charko]

Sick tunes!

[@adamg9518]

Yeah, he knows he's good

[@ThinkingCap_]

What tuning are you using for the Gretch 9240 wood? I am an amateur guitarist, just wondering

[@konjunto2477]

Which brand do you recommend for the Takamine DB 180 E Electric resonator? Thank you.

[@noworries12]

5:04 what song is that?

[@nunovyobeeswax4177]

Approved!

[@Sturmhawke]

@peachguitars Do you sell left handed resonator guitars?

[@deskagent5155]

Didn't watch entire vid, but I didn't see prices mentioned anywhere. Did I miss it?

[@PeachGuitars]

Hey DeskAgent, there is a link in the description to a page on our website where the guitars featured are visible, all the pricing and availability is on there!

[@deskagent5155]

@@PeachGuitars OK. The subject is supposed to be "Budget Resonator Overview". I suggest you remove the word "Budget".

[@PeachGuitars]

The video was a follow up to a National Resonator overview video, these alternatives, in that respect suit the title.

[@sevynn3970]

I think the Gold Tone and Gretsch 9221 were the best sounding

[@branzo79]

gold tone just sounds right.

[@benjaminsmith5295]

Epi sound best to my ears

[@C88ization]

What songs are you playing? Or is that just your original free style music

[@swarth.0]

man looks exactly like simon pegg

[@rogerdodger5415]

Beautiful! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😎👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@SWIFTY5150]

I like that ol' hound dog!

[@TheRealDarthCosby]

were you tuned in open G for all of the guitars?

[@troynov1965]

I liked them all but the Gold Tone...it has no bark.

[@sauravganguli2293]

What’s the tuning you have on the guitars?

[@stryanx4395]

Thought I was back in the Delta

[@dxcman1]

OK...What tuning was the ephiphone section in? open g?

[@3345646]

It is an E tuning notopen G-> G B D G B D

[@3345646]

woops! it is an A tuning perhaps E A C# E A E or E A C# E A C#

[@3345646]

I am testing out E A C# E A E

[@3345646]

yes yes its E A C# E A E. some nice opportunities there!

[@3345646]

the second section when he does the banjo stuff he switches to another tuning.......

[@manda60]

Gretsch G9221 Bobtail; Thomann lists it at 911 Euro. Man, what *is* your idea of "budget" anyway?

[@theancienteternaloaktree]

Nationals start in the mid $3000 range. Start.