8 string reso

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 31 Oct 2006 11:57 am

I'm looking for an economical (beginner type) 8 string reso,,,???? any leads???

Loni Specter · Post by **Loni Specter** » 31 Oct 2006 12:05 pm

I don't think there are any economical 8s out there. Anybody know of any?

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 31 Oct 2006 12:17 pm

duh[This message was edited by Keith Cordell on 31 October 2006 at 12:29 PM.]

Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 31 Oct 2006 12:24 pm

The cheapest I've seen are the fluger RGS but of course, this is strictly an electric instrument.

On the accoustic side of things, I've not seen any bargins. The least expensive is on this forum. If you look at the for sale section there is a Beard MA8 for sale. but we are still in the 3k area.

AJ Azure · Post by **AJ Azure** » 31 Oct 2006 12:26 pm

you could get a close to completed 8 string from Gregg Mckenna for $600

Mitch Druckman · Post by **Mitch Druckman** » 31 Oct 2006 8:46 pm

AJ, How "almost complete" are you thinking?

Also, who is Greg McKenna and how might a person reach him or see his work?

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 1 Nov 2006 11:51 am

,,,Gregg McKenna??????????

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 1 Nov 2006 1:08 pm

Gregg McKenna's web site appears to be down, but here's where it normally lives.
Back to the topic, I don't know of any "budget" eight string resophonic instruments. The market for such a creature is far too small; even six string resophonic guitars are a very small portion of the overall acoustic guitar market.

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Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 1 Nov 2006 1:16 pm

I will tell you this: I now have two 8 string resos. I will never own another 6 string reso. Best investment I ever made.[This message was edited by Bill McCloskey on 02 November 2006 at 08:51 AM.]

Jackie Anderson · Post by **Jackie Anderson** » 2 Nov 2006 7:38 am

Here is a Google cache of Greg's site: Google cache of McKenna Guitars web site.

I have one of his 8-string resos and it is a cannon! Very well built, great projection and sustain. [This message was edited by Brad Bechtel on 02 November 2006 at 08:47 AM.]

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 2 Nov 2006 7:43 am

I bought a real 8 string "Dobro" years ago. I really like it. I'll bet the music store was glad to get rid of it!

Mitch Druckman · Post by **Mitch Druckman** » 3 Nov 2006 7:00 am

I tried sending Gregg an email as listed on that Google cache page and it was returned as undeliverable. I am very curious about his 8 string kit guitars. Anyone know anything about Gregg's kits and if he's still in business?

David Venzke · Post by **David Venzke** » 3 Nov 2006 8:23 am

Delurking to offer this...

There's a mostly completed McKenna 8-string project for sale over on the ResoNation site. It's been available since mid-September. I was interested in this myself until a James Adams 6-string project took my available funds. You might want to check that out.

-Dave

Gregg McKenna · Post by **Gregg McKenna** » 3 Nov 2006 12:04 pm

11 years a builder and still an unknown.

...sigh...

Nathan Hernandez · Post by **Nathan Hernandez** » 3 Nov 2006 3:10 pm

I got a real good deal on a Gibson Hounddog and gave it the drill, and file, and 2 added strings later. It worked out for me,,, and the string spaceing is wider than my Wright custom. I guess as long as the head stock isnt sloted and there is enough room.... if you want some pics email me.

AJ Azure · Post by **AJ Azure** » 3 Nov 2006 6:54 pm

Nathan, I have a houndog. Would it be possible to see pics?. I may want to do a mod. Thanks!

Drew Howard · Post by **Drew Howard** » 5 Nov 2006 7:22 am

Gregg,

DO you have another website or some pix of your guitars to post?

I buy lots of stuff thru the forum, and so do thousands of others, so let us know.

thanks,
Drew

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Bill McCloskey · Post by **Bill McCloskey** » 5 Nov 2006 8:01 am

Gregg,

I'd like to see some posts of your 8 strings as well. Is your web site down for good, or is it just a temporary thing?

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 5 Nov 2006 10:04 am

,,,11 years of building guitars is great,,,but it is obviously unknown to the masses (at least here on the forum),,,and a means to contact you probably would help,,,,

Nathan Hernandez · Post by **Nathan Hernandez** » 5 Nov 2006 3:56 pm

A.J. I sent you some pics of my Hounddog.

Loni Specter · Post by **Loni Specter** » 5 Nov 2006 4:46 pm

I spoke with Gregg a couple days ago. He's real easy to talk to.
One of my clients has two of his resos, a 6 and a 7string and speaks very highly of the quality and Gregg's character and work ethics.
Here's some contact info;

Gregg McKenna
510 King Street
South Windsor, Connecticut 06074
Telephone: (860) 528-8939 Mon.- Sat. 8am - 10pm e.s.t.
E-mail: mckennaguitars@mckennaguitars.com

I know the phone is a good number.

Ambrose Verdibello · Post by **Ambrose Verdibello** » 6 Nov 2006 8:17 am

I think most reso builders have familiarity that is regional. In New York and New England, Gregg McKenna is well known and has an excellent reputation.

Gregg, I'm a friend of Andy Bing's - Andy's been playing the reso he got from you recently when we get together. It sounds fantastic.

Gregg McKenna · Post by **Gregg McKenna** » 6 Nov 2006 2:10 pm

Jack... Thanks for the kind words. You must have bought that 8 string used because I don't remember you as a customer. Hope you are enjoying it.

Mitch... Try emailing me through the site. The webmail address is no longer active.

Drew... I don't have another website. After about 5+ years of maintaining websites and sifting through spam and webmail,I'm happy not to have to deal with the website anymore and it saves me money. If I can ever get my ISP to fix my email account, maybe I can email a decent photo.

Bill... Enjoyed talking with you on the phone a couple of years ago when you were just starting to look for an 8 string. Glad you are happy with the new M.A.S. Beard and hope you are learning to play well.

Sonny... Sorry I was an unknown to the forum as you say. After having up 3 different reso-guitar websites that were all on the 1st page of a Google search under keywords "resophonic or 8 string resophonic" it's too bad I remained unknown as you say.I've also had some guitars listed on the forum buy/sell page in the past.

Loni... Thanks for the kind words. I enjoyed talking with you on the phone. I hope things are going well with you.

Ambrose... Thank you sir for the kind words. I enjoyed building that guitar for Andy and he's a very good player.

[This message was edited by Gregg McKenna on 06 November 2006 at 02:16 PM.]