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Pros:
- Great Sound
- Tuning Stability
- Beautiful looks
Cons:
- A little heavy
In the realm of resonator guitars there exist many which are bound to impress the unknowing. There are also the select few guitars which are bound to be impressive to all those who see them. To differentiate such guitars you need to experience them. I would like to suggest the Recording King RM-991 Tricone Resonator for such experience. Let’s take a closer look at it, so you can understand why.
Body Construction
The body of the guitar is very impressive, both in its looks and in its construction. The Nickel plated brass shines silver under the light of the world, and sound just as impressive. While the body itself might not define the sound of the guitar, the resonation that the brass provides with the tones played on the guitar. The deepness of the lower tones and the twang of the higher and midtones is especially emphasized thanks to the metal’s special qualities.
The coverplane of the guitar is a tricone screen, which in addition to looking rather handsome, let’s the sound escape very well. As a result, the sound projection on the guitar is rather powerful, just like you would expect and want out of your resophonic guitar. The tailpiece of the guitar is brass as well.
The neck of the guitar is made of mahogany. This wood, while adding a little bit more resonance to the lower end of tones, is also known for being very light and sturdy. This keeps the guitar very lightweight and comfortable to play. The darkness of the mahogany adds a little bit of contrast to the rest of the guitar, providing the player with a beautiful guitar. The fretboard of the guitar is made of rosewood, the darkness of which fits with the mahogany exceptionally well and emphasizes the beautiful metallic tint of the body further.
The neck is square for maximum comfort when playing the guitar on top of your lap.
Hardware
The bridge and cone of the guitar are made of aluminum. In the case of the cone, the aluminum is hand-spun for maximum effectiveness and precision in the amplification and resonance with the tones of the guitar.
The nut of the guitar is a high quality synthetic material. The raised nut is perfect for the slide you are going to be using while playing the guitar. While high, the nut is also comfortably low enough to allow finger fretting. The harmonies are of course outstanding on the guitar.
The tuners of the guitar are very good. Their stability is commendable, lasting you weeks at a time before you have to re-tune the guitar. Definitely, something all players can appreciate.
Recording King Resonator Sound
The guitar sounds very typically twangy and metallic, just like you would expect a resophonic guitar to sound. Even players only aware of the basics of guitar playing will be able to utilize the guitar very well. The professional will be able to bring it to a whole new level though, with the tone the guitar can produce is exceptional as it is. Bluegrass, blues, or jazz, this guitar is bound to captivate anyone’s ears with its sound/
Conclusion
This is a very good guitar. It has everything every resonator guitar player will be looking for in their instrument and, if the player is especially ambitious, will be able to keep up with their playing. The warm, twangy tone is something you will definitely fall in love with, while the sturdy make and beautiful looks might tempt you into making this guitar your companion for life.
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