A couple of questions inspired by Troy's Tricone:
Are 1959 and Republic the same instruments? If so, what's the story and why the change?
I remember someone talking about a big improvement by changing the bridge. Anybody know what?
1959 Resonators
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Re: 1959 Resonators
Yes, made in the same Shanghai factory, Aersi. Bloke in Dunedin (Phil) has them branded 1959, the factory will stick your brand/headstock shape with a decent order. There are a big number of folks selling these with their brand on them around the world, all from the same factory.
http://www.aiersiguitar.com/
I bought an Aersi branded one at Christmas and they are good players.
http://www.nzguitars.com/forum/viewtopi ... =3&t=34043
You need to do a set up and remove the black paint from the bridge T bar, a real tone killer, but the sound is really very good. I have owned a few Republics over the years, my current Aersi is identical to Troys 1959, matt finish tricone. Well worth the dollars.
http://www.aiersiguitar.com/
I bought an Aersi branded one at Christmas and they are good players.
http://www.nzguitars.com/forum/viewtopi ... =3&t=34043
You need to do a set up and remove the black paint from the bridge T bar, a real tone killer, but the sound is really very good. I have owned a few Republics over the years, my current Aersi is identical to Troys 1959, matt finish tricone. Well worth the dollars.
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Re: 1959 Resonators
+1 paint stripper on the tee bridge, opens the sound up. Do it!
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Re: 1959 Resonators
I remember a smaller bodied Republic with a cutaway that I played for hours. It was wonderful.
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Re: 1959 Resonators
Would that be the Republic Highway 61 model? http://republicguitars.com/shop/copy-of ... 7100-7hh5b
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Re: 1959 Resonators
That's the one.k1w1 wrote:Would that be the Republic Highway 61 model? http://republicguitars.com/shop/copy-of ... 7100-7hh5b
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