Thanks mate.... I’m havin* a go at open G and slide . after 50 years of standard tuning. As an old Aussie bushman it’s taking me a while to get a sound I’m happy with!! Appreciate your style of video, freely giving a few pointers to different aspects of the 12 bar routine. Great and glad I found you Cheers from a western Australian sheep station
Well, that's partly the benefit of being a bachelor. Most people have families, kids and wives to support. They can't afford one National let alone three. I remember when having one was my dream when i was young. They're just too expensive. Thankfully the market, and inexpensive guitars that sound great are available these days. I love my Nationals but there are a lot of inexpensive reso's that sound awesome for cheap. Doesn't matter if they're made in China or Indonesia, Korea...wherever. Same as I love my Gibsons, Epiphone have been putting out some really great sounding guitars for cheap the last few years. it's all about the sound and feel. Not the price these days. Not like when I was young.
Fantastic video AGAIN! Quick question from a beginner on resonator if I may though. How are you getting the thump on that low G string when there’s a handrest over the bridge and you can’t use the standard palm mute ala regular acoustic guitar? Probably something really easy but I have no idea how you’re doing it. Thanks for sharing all of this information so freely. I’m finding it truly invaluable!
Good question. I'm actually resting my hand partially on the hand rest over the bridge, right at the top and lightly on the strings as well to get that thump. It's just a matter of touch. You'll get it. Your hand will start doing it. Whatever sound you're trying to get your hands will adapt to without you thinking about it much. Just keep banging away.
Thanks for explaining. I’ll give that a go. It’s been something that’s puzzled me a fair bit but that does make perfect sense. Thanks again and have a great week! :0)
For while I had a single cone Dobro that had a narrow "hand rest" instead of the National style. It was like a 3/8 inch strap up and over the strings. Made it easier to mute the strings. It was the stock set up. I had a few metal and wooden single cone Dobros over the years and don't remember which version it was.
Hello Blues Man ! I purchased a used wood body Resonator guitar that came with a Lace sensor pickup and a Myers goose neck pick up which I thought was a good bonus. I have not had it but a few days and have noticed that i have a hard time with getting good slide tone from the low e and a but better on the upper strings. Is this a characteristic of a resonator? or do you think something is wrong? I love your lessons thank you.
Sounds like a set up is needed. Is it a spider cone or biscuit cone? What I mean is, does the cone face inward and has a cover plate and f-holes, or does it face outward like on a Dobro?
My Free Blues Guitar Lessons thank you for your reply. I have a recording king biscuit not a spider bridge. I did tune it up to open E from open G and it seems a bit better. What string gauge do you think I should use?I made my own slide from a wine bottle and thought this might also be a problem. I want to say thank you again for your time.
@@timothy5974 I use john pearse .13's spanish neck resophonic guitar strings for any reso I've owned. To me they sound the best and last the longest. And just experiment with different slides. They're like 8 bucks. I like glass but prefer chrome or brass.
My action is very low on all of my guitars. Some slide players recommend you raise your action. I don't because it forces you to become more accurate and play with a lighter touch. Yes in the beginning you will knock around alot. But there's no way to totally eliminate that anyway unless you were playing a squareneck on your lap with a bar and the action is an inch above the fretboard so you don't fret anyway. It's a personal choice.
It's a good analogy for sure. But it really helps if you're playing solo with just one guitar, and can make everything sound bigger. You can fill a lot more sonic space with one guitar open tuned. I've gotten to the point where I can see the fretboard in open tunings and standard tuning. It comes with practice, but it's so worth it. Another guy to study and listen too is Lightnin Hopkins. He used chord voicings that made his sound bigger in standard tuning. Keep on pickin buddy. Thanks for the comment.
The most relaxing voice on the planet.
I love your playing, I've learnt so much
Yeah, I'm a pretty relaxed person :) Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy if my videos help :)
Thanks!
Thanks mate.... I’m havin* a go at open G and slide . after 50 years of standard tuning. As an old Aussie bushman it’s taking me a while to get a sound I’m happy with!! Appreciate your style of video, freely giving a few pointers to different aspects of the 12 bar routine. Great and glad I found you Cheers from a western Australian sheep station
Thanks for watching and your comment. Cheers from Canada :)
you are a god teacher.thanks
man, i truly appreciate these videos of yours, straight to the point, no messing about yet clear and concise. cheers dude!
Cheers to you for checking my videos out. Life is short. I like to get straight to the point.
Thank you very very much, I'm a resonator beginner and I'm learning a lot from you. Grazie!
Thanks, and thanks for your comment. They sure are fun to play :) Have fun. Glad if my videos help.
So helpful. I was stuck in the top few frets. Thanks for the lesson
Hey thanks. Glad it helped :)
That is the most that I ever learnt from one video! Thanks!
Thanks. Happy to hear it. Thanks for watching and your comment.
awesome x bless you my friend x luv Stonky
Bless you to my friend :)
You always have beautiful guitars!
Well, that's partly the benefit of being a bachelor. Most people have families, kids and wives to support. They can't afford one National let alone three. I remember when having one was my dream when i was young. They're just too expensive. Thankfully the market, and inexpensive guitars that sound great are available these days. I love my Nationals but there are a lot of inexpensive reso's that sound awesome for cheap. Doesn't matter if they're made in China or Indonesia, Korea...wherever. Same as I love my Gibsons, Epiphone have been putting out some really great sounding guitars for cheap the last few years. it's all about the sound and feel. Not the price these days. Not like when I was young.
Gracias desde Azcapotzalco México ✌️😃♥️
Gracias desde Canadá :)
Good stuff, picked up a lick, thanks!
Thanks for watching :)
Great lesson. Just what I needed. Thanks
Thanks for watching.
Man, your a treasure, great sounding guitar !
Thanks. I love that guitar.
Absolutely brilliant
Hey thank you and thanks for watching.
Awesomely thanx
Thanks for checking it out.
Fantastic video AGAIN! Quick question from a beginner on resonator if I may though. How are you getting the thump on that low G string when there’s a handrest over the bridge and you can’t use the standard palm mute ala regular acoustic guitar? Probably something really easy but I have no idea how you’re doing it. Thanks for sharing all of this information so freely. I’m finding it truly invaluable!
Good question. I'm actually resting my hand partially on the hand rest over the bridge, right at the top and lightly on the strings as well to get that thump. It's just a matter of touch. You'll get it. Your hand will start doing it. Whatever sound you're trying to get your hands will adapt to without you thinking about it much. Just keep banging away.
Thanks for explaining. I’ll give that a go. It’s been something that’s puzzled me a fair bit but that does make perfect sense. Thanks again and have a great week! :0)
You too. Just keep at it. Your hand will make the adjustments it needs to over time and practice.
For while I had a single cone Dobro that had a narrow "hand rest" instead of the National style. It was like a 3/8 inch strap up and over the strings. Made it easier to mute the strings. It was the stock set up. I had a few metal and wooden single cone Dobros over the years and don't remember which version it was.
Спасибо дорогой! Thank you, beautiful lesson!
Thanks for watching it.
Love your vids brother. You helped me out a lot as a beginner. Keep it up! Play those blues!
Thanks.
Great stuff, super helpful immediately. ive started jamming off these concepts and entertained myself for hours.
Thanks, glad you're having fun. That's all I do too. :)
Very nice!! Thank you.
Thank you!
Hello Blues Man ! I purchased a used wood body Resonator guitar that came with a Lace sensor pickup and a Myers goose neck pick up which I thought was a good bonus. I have not had it but a few days and have noticed that i have a hard time with getting good slide tone from the low e and a but better on the upper strings. Is this a characteristic of a resonator? or do you think something is wrong? I love your lessons thank you.
Sounds like a set up is needed. Is it a spider cone or biscuit cone? What I mean is, does the cone face inward and has a cover plate and f-holes, or does it face outward like on a Dobro?
My Free Blues Guitar Lessons thank you for your reply. I have a recording king biscuit not a spider bridge. I did tune it up to open E from open G and it seems a bit better. What string gauge do you think I should use?I made my own slide from a wine bottle and thought this might also be a problem. I want to say thank you again for your time.
@@timothy5974 I use john pearse .13's spanish neck resophonic guitar strings for any reso I've owned. To me they sound the best and last the longest. And just experiment with different slides. They're like 8 bucks. I like glass but prefer chrome or brass.
thanks for your vids i have been working on bottleneck, and your nationals sound great
Thank you. I love my Nationals.
Great music!
Thanks for checking it out.
How high is your action? And thank u for these awesome lessons!
My action is very low on all of my guitars. Some slide players recommend you raise your action. I don't because it forces you to become more accurate and play with a lighter touch. Yes in the beginning you will knock around alot. But there's no way to totally eliminate that anyway unless you were playing a squareneck on your lap with a bar and the action is an inch above the fretboard so you don't fret anyway. It's a personal choice.
Did you take that geetar from one of those 300 confirmed kills you have?
It’s funny I told my friend about open tuning and he said that’s like rearranging the furniture on a blind man lol
It's a good analogy for sure. But it really helps if you're playing solo with just one guitar, and can make everything sound bigger. You can fill a lot more sonic space with one guitar open tuned. I've gotten to the point where I can see the fretboard in open tunings and standard tuning. It comes with practice, but it's so worth it. Another guy to study and listen too is Lightnin Hopkins. He used chord voicings that made his sound bigger in standard tuning. Keep on pickin buddy. Thanks for the comment.
@@myfreebluesguitarlessons I thought of Ronwood and standard tuning and Keith Richards and open G it works
@@alshastokas9892, yes, a great example.
You can tell the sound of a National a block away.
Yep, I love them.
You take the tuner off when you play a gig I hope.
I don't play gigs. I just play for fun. Have a singer, but we just jam.
I love the way you teach us old dogs some new tricks.
And why don't you show your face,?
I'm the unknown bluesman.
al0102030405 you are a humble patient delta blues shamen. Thank you kindly, you have enlightened me to play again.
Hey, thanks and thank you for watching. There's so much to explore in all the old tunes and open tunings.
Happy if my vids can help.
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