I figured I would post this in case anyone is looking for these. If there are any other free resources please feel free to post them here. I obtained some critical measurements and build techniques from these plans to build my first spider bridge guitar.
http://www.hangoutstorage.com/resohango ... 252011.pdf
Free Resonator guitar plans
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Tim, I recently completed two Dobros using Dusina's construction manual as a basis. However I wanted to build large body instruments. Several generous individuals on the Reso forum measured their own L.B instruments and I drafted my own plan. I am extremely happy with the sound of mine.
I could find only two other plan sources on the Internet. One is the Beard plan, which they included in their kit (now discontinued?). The other is a low res drawing on Karel's web site from Czechoslovakia.
I could find only two other plan sources on the Internet. One is the Beard plan, which they included in their kit (now discontinued?). The other is a low res drawing on Karel's web site from Czechoslovakia.
Dennis
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Re: Free Resonator guitar plans
Here are some more free "plans" for a biscuit type resonator
https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas ... -the-neck/
I am kind of interested in trying one of these biscuit type cones for another pedal-reso build, but this might be more problematic compared to a spider bridge. I am not sure how much of a real problem "cone drop" is because It hasn't been a problem on my last guitar, but it is something to think about. The Franklin Peda-bros have a fairly elaborate mechanism to counter the changing pressure on the cone, but these are built for 10 string E9. I have limited myself to 8 strings and tunings based on 6th types. Biscuit cones are smaller so might be better off with only 6 or maybe 7 strings. One good thing is I could make the body a bit smaller. The size of my spider bridge guitar is a bit unwieldy, especially when repeatedly flipping it over on the bench making adjustments. Anyway, I have always liked the raw sound of these guitars and I like to experiment!
I am also thinking about an archtop, flat top or a tricone version but this could create a whole host of new problems. I feel like I got really lucky with my last guitar, because it just works.
https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas ... -the-neck/
I am kind of interested in trying one of these biscuit type cones for another pedal-reso build, but this might be more problematic compared to a spider bridge. I am not sure how much of a real problem "cone drop" is because It hasn't been a problem on my last guitar, but it is something to think about. The Franklin Peda-bros have a fairly elaborate mechanism to counter the changing pressure on the cone, but these are built for 10 string E9. I have limited myself to 8 strings and tunings based on 6th types. Biscuit cones are smaller so might be better off with only 6 or maybe 7 strings. One good thing is I could make the body a bit smaller. The size of my spider bridge guitar is a bit unwieldy, especially when repeatedly flipping it over on the bench making adjustments. Anyway, I have always liked the raw sound of these guitars and I like to experiment!
I am also thinking about an archtop, flat top or a tricone version but this could create a whole host of new problems. I feel like I got really lucky with my last guitar, because it just works.