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 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Saturday, February 20, 2010 11:27 am
 Subject:  Weissenborn
HI Frank
I have received the Weissenborn this week and would just like to say
how much I am thrilled with it, I really is a well made instrument.
Since I have received it I just cannot put it down, I have tried out
the onboard EQ through my PA system ......... its really sounds
amazing, this feature is a fantastic idea and really works well.
This is a lovely instrument to get me started on the road of
Weissenborn playing.

CHEERS FRANK

Kind regards

Karl
 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:  wadesguitarshop@sbcglobal.net
 Date:  Sunday, February 21, 2010 10:54 pm
 Subject:  Resolian Guitar
Hi Frank,

I'm not one to write about my experiences with purchases but I just had to tell you this. I drove up to Milwaukee (from Chicago) this weekend and bought a Resolian Guitar from Wades guitar shop. I was blown away by the sound of this instrument. I tried a dozen different resonators at various stores and this guitar made them all pale in comparison. How did you get that BIG sound out of this smaller guitar?! Pure craftsmanship. I have owned it for about 24 hours and I think I have played it for about 14 of those hours. I can't put it down. I also want to tell you that the quality of service I received from Wade was unsurpassed. There is no comparison to the service you receive from a small local dealer vs. your "Walmart-esque" big box stores. This is now my shop. You know how to pick your dealers, but most importantly...you know how to make a guitar. I have a suspicion that this will not be my last Republic guitar. It's great to be reminded that there is still quality products being made in the USA.

Thanks again,

Dan Gutierrez

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, February 26, 2010 07:18 pm
 Subject:  RE: Republic Guitars
Hi Frank – Love my Highway 61. Thank you. This guitar serves the Lord in our choir! The action you set up works great for slide. I prefer playing w/o picks but sound doesn’t project as well. Can I go up to a 16-56 gauge string?  I play open E – Thanks for the t-shirt! Kevin

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Wednesday, March 03, 2010 10:20 am
 Subject:  Resonator

Frank,

I just wanted to thank you for the great service and for being a man of your word. The guitar looks incredible and sounds as good as it looks. The shipping was right on time and your packaging job was more than enough to keep it safe on the journey from Texas to Virginia. It was good to find a great quality resonator I could afford. Thanks for the Keni Lee CD and the Republic reso-phonic t-Shirt too. I will definitely be spreading the word about Republic Guitars and hope to do more business with you in the future.

Thank Again,
Reggie Shaffer

 

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Monday, March 08, 2010 11:13 am
 Subject:  Weissenborn
Hi Frank ........ Hows things
I have had the weissenborn for a month now , gone through all the
different lap steel bars , strings , to find what suits me, subscribed
to a wonderful website for learning to play the thing.
I am SOOoooo!!!!! pleased with the weissenborn I bought from you , it
is sounding absolutely great , I think it could well be a combination
of myself improving on it . The instrument seems to be getting a
louder tone to it, a little while back I got chatting to a guy who had
a Weissenborn, I asked him a few questions about it as I was waiting
for mine to arrive from you. He let me have a go on it , and I was not
impressed with it one bit ..... It totally lacked any tone or
projection........ here's me thinking I hope my one is going to sound a
bit better than this ............... Well it did Frank ,it totally
surpassed it in every way , for someone wanting to get into
weissenborns this is a wonderful choice in a minefeild of different
makes and exorbitant prices.

The only down side to it Frank is that the resos have been put on the
back burner since I have had it

Finally Frank have you considered a case for it, I have purchased one,
as I think they really need it, the one I bought was about $ 80 but I
had to do a bit of cutting out on it so it would fit


Kind regards

Karl



 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, February 05, 2010 11:23 am
 Subject:  Re: order stock #203
Dearest Frank,
guitar is arrived in perfect conditions. Thank you very much, it's
wonderful in aesthetic and playability sense. Just only to take it in my
hands revealed up it's magic carachter. I'm so glad! See you...
Francesco and his fantastic steel tricone aged...

 From:   STUART    

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 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Wednesday, February 10, 2010 01:56 pm
 Subject:  Hi way 61
I just got one of your highway 61 models and must say I've never found anything like it.It sounds better than anything I've ever heard including vintage National guitars. Now the question. My first resonator was a 1995 (ie Gibson) Dobro. It has a 10.5" cone with biscuit not a spider. Do you know what brand of cone they used and whether one of yours would improve the sound ? Thanks if you reply to this and thanks anyway for the best guitar I've ever owned ( and I'm 60 yrs old)
Stu

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Sunday, February 14, 2010 01:29 am
 Subject:  RE: Republic Guitars
just to let you know frank i received the tricone squareneck it's amazing sounds great looks great its was a really good deal          thanks JD

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Wednesday, February 17, 2010 06:51 pm
 Subject:  Re: guitar finish
Hay Frank,    Guitar arrived monday. Great finish, fantastic sound, just can't put it down. Just wondering what strings came on it and what gauge and or brand do you recommend ?     Thanks,   Don


 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, February 05, 2010 03:32 pm
 Subject:  highway 61 serial #00069
Hi Frank - Received my Highway 61 today and must thankyou for a seamless service. Guitar is superb - very warm sound and getting louder all the time ! Have fitted a strap and have learnt loads from Keni lee already. Many thanks once again for my first resonator. Definately the right choice ! Regards Bob from UK.
 
 From:   Ben Woods    

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 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Wednesday, February 10, 2010 03:28 pm
 Subject:  My New Resonator
Frank,

Just thought I'd let you know that today was the day I received a
Single cone brass body duolian resonator (# 805) from you - and I
really don't have a bad word to say about it (which is frustrating s I
really do love to complain) The sound is amazing, the finish is
amazing, the look is jaw droppingly beautiful, it plays like a dream
and the case it comes in is great. This is the first resonator I've
owned, but I tried out plenty before going with yours, which stood out
at me for being far more unique than the samey copies available form
other companies, and you received some very high acclaim form Vintage
and Rare in Bath, who also told me that highly respected luthiers,
Mansons, were very impressed by the sound and quality of your guitars!
I will be sure to return to you in the future to fulfil my
instrumental needs, even with it being shipped from america. My only
complaint is that now I've picked up the Res, I'm struggling to put it
back down!

I normally don't send feedback, but I am so impressed with this
product (and service) that I just had to let you know, and thank you.
Hopefully we will be able to 'do business' again i the future :)



Ben Woods

Cornwall
England



 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Monday, January 11, 2010 02:00 pm
 Subject:  Arrived OK
Hey, my Tricone with the relic finish arrived just now in good condition.  The action is perfect, and it sounds great.  I’m glad to finally have the punch of a resonator with decent sustain.  Thanks for making it affordable!  Konrad Zeller



 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, January 12, 2010 05:21 pm
 Subject:  Re: Republic Guitars
Frank --
My guitar arrived today.  It's awesome!  Great set-up and beautiful tone... I actually prefer it to the full bodied Nationals I've tried.  I'll enjoy having this for the rest of my life.
Thanks so much for the instrument, the service, and the T-shirt.
-- Jeff Hanson


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 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Saturday, January 23, 2010 03:57 am
 Subject:  Republic sights and sounds
Hey Frank, just to give thanx for a great guitar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAOTU2rd3ys
Some clips from the same gig, attached.
We used a dynamic mic and a direct output from the lace sensor ultra thin pickup.
Thank you for the instrument once more. If u want to u can use these clips for promotional purposes
on ure site. Oh, one more thing...just came back to Croatia from Chicago. I got to play a lot of those nationals and old dobros.
I just could not justify the price.
Thanx.
All the best
Adam Semijalac

--
www.myspace.com/bebenavole
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh0f_WbFd0s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z832RCaO9Dg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHsZA89XcJA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVkbAqHl5QQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5mnOWfkHqE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjHvy4-oZZ8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjHvy4-oZZ8
http://www.soundclick.com/bebenavole
http://www.last.fm/user/bebenavole/
http://www.last.fm/music/Adam+Semijalac
http://www.last.fm/label/La+Bella+Nipolla+Recordings/


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 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Saturday, January 09, 2010 12:44 am
 Subject:  Ukulele fan mail
Frank, I bought a ukulele from you around a year ago. I love the sound
of it, and it has turned into a favorite instrument. I have, however,
been haunted by the rumors surrounding National's resophonic ukes. I
figured if my little Republic uke was sweet, a National would have to
be much, much sweeter.

I have a little money put aside, and I've been debating springing for
a National but I'd never played one. I've only read the online
reviews. Last night I finally got my hands on a National Vintage Steel
ukulele. The store had priced it at $1450. Almost exactly five times
what I paid for my Republic. I'll have to admit, it was a hell of a
pretty ukulele. Then again I like the looks of my Republic reso uke
too. The National has you beat on details. Every little bit that I
could see was flawless. I'll have to give them that. Then again, for
that price it had better be flawless.

The point was not to spend my money on a nice looking wall hanger. How
did The National play and sound? The neck and finger board felt
different from my Republic. The neck was thinner and the finger board
did not seem to be quite as wide. Some people might prefer that. I
didn't feel the difference was very important. So how did it sound?
Well first, it was not especially loud. My Republic can get much
louder without sounding muddy. In fact I have a wood bodied soprano
uke that is louder than The National. What did it sound like? It
didn't sound nearly as good as my Republic. The Republic uke has a
very sweet bell like ring to it. The National just sounded metallic.
It didn't sound bad, but there was nothing special about it. Like I
said, for five times the price of The Republic uke, it seemed
reasonable to expect something special.

I ended up playing a couple of chords, running though a scale and
handing it back. I wanted to go home and play my Republic!

I just wanted you to know that, from now on, as far as I'm concerned,
the Republic reso uke is a big league instrument at a price almost
anyone can afford.

Thank you so much,

Jon Nelson

Santa Rosa, CA.


 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, December 25, 2009 09:03 am
 Subject:  Thanks
Frank, Opened my new aged tricone this morning (ordered in November...kept until Christmas morning as a gift from my wife).  I couldn't be happier.  The quality and tone far surpass my expectations, which were high, based on your reputation.  This guitar is a fantastic value, almost hard to believe.  Thanks for the extras...much appreciated.   Feel free to use this as a recommendation. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 

John "Jack" Bakelaar






To:		  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Sunday, December 06, 2009 08:17 am
 Subject:  Republic Tricone
Hi Frank,
I purchased my Republic Tricone from Rob at Lonesome Train here in Australia.
This instrument is 110 % quality and the best guitar ever.

I own a Maton Jumbo and a Gibson Firebird IV and they sadly lie untouched as my Tricone is my main squeeze.

I play as a professional busker in Sydney playing in Martin Place and Circular Quay and people just stop and their mouths drop.

This axe makes me money ha ha !!

I have it set up with a Schatten and a Thinline lace sensor and use a battery powered Crate taxi 50 watter and Lord have mercy TONE TONE TONE !!!

My next gat will be the Parlour Resolian Polished nickel !

Cheers mate for a guitar that I am proud to play and have a tone that did not cost me my left kidney to buy.

Pete Phillips-Vass

P.S Rob at Lonesome Train is a legend. And a cheeky request flick us some t-shirts to wear when I out there playing LOL !!




 From:   dhanners@comcast.net    

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 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Saturday, December 12, 2009 10:55 am
 Subject:  howdies, etc.
Frank--
My new CD, The Traveler's Burden, should be out next week and I've already addressed an envelope to send you one when I get them. Wound up using your reso on two of the tunes on the album. The guitar sounded great, and the recording engineer marveled at how well it recorded.

I've attached a photo of me playing your guitar on the North Shore of Lake Superior. I'll be sticking it on www.davidhanners.com when I finally add the photos. Feel free to use the photo if you want. (I've also attached a .pdf of the one-sheet I'll be sending out when I send the CD out to folks.)

Thanks again for the great guitar, and happy holidays!

David Hanners
Roseville, MN



 From:   Neil Sadler    

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 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, December 11, 2009 12:34 pm
 Subject:  
Hi Frank,

Another satisfied leftie here.

I came across one of your parlour sized resolian guitars in "Vintage
and Rare" in London.

It was just screaming at me to buy it!!

I've been working on an acoustic blues album this year and thought it
would help. I got a friend to convert it and...

Help? It bloody well transformed the album!!!

What a sound. I'm so pleased I thought I'd send you a track. ( or two )

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Monday, December 14, 2009 11:26 am
 Subject:  Re: couple of questions
Hey Frank, the tricone i bought from you recently is holding up great! Had its 1st premier the other day. Ill send u vids soon, i hope!
I would like to install straplocks.
Would it be smarter to drill the body or the neck heel?
thanx. 


Hey Frank,

Wanted to wish you a very happy holiday season and let you know that my steel 804 is loving life up here in Brooklyn!
She's a wonderful beast, and just wanted to thank you again for the sale. 

Now... got my eye is on a "antique brass finish" Highway '61... hopefully?!

All the best to you and the family.
peace J

646.641.0104
www.JohnCaban.com
www.BrotherHijinX.com

Frank,
I really like this guitar that I just bought from you. For the price these guitars are a great value. In addition to giging I do some teaching and I do slide guitar workshops. I am wondering what kind of commitment do need in order to become a dealer. I think I could sell these guitars to my students and at workshops.
Mark

 To:  Republicguitars 
 Cc:
 Date:  Sunday, December 20, 2009 01:00 pm
 Subject:  Nice touch
Frank, I recently bought the Duolian recently on ebay, and I noticed that the date of sale "12-11-09" was embossed on the headstock. A very nice touch. Thank you. It is a guitar I'm very happy with, and will never sell. My birthday happens to be 2 weeks after that date, so, it has that nice sentimental touch. Thanks again, Frank! Cheers, Roger



 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, December 22, 2009 09:55 am
 Subject:  The Rev Plays Republic
Frank,

I love my guitar, I'm playing it all the time getting ready to record and planning on using it a bunch on my new project. Here is a picture that was taken down in Alabama a few weeks back. If you want to use it on line let me know and I will get the photographer to take his name off of it.

Merry Christmas,
Jimmie


To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Wednesday, December 23, 2009 05:16 pm
 Subject:  Re: Republic Guitars
Hi Frank,
The highway 61 just arrived,
 
 This sweet thing is better in everyway than expected, it's freaking increadable and has exactly the tone I was wanting for gigs and recording!! I've been playing resonator guitars for over 25 years and this is the design I have always wanted.....:-)
 
 Five minutes after opening the box I made this clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6rfgGChzTo
 
 thanks a bunch and Merry Christmas
 
 John Cook

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Monday, November 23, 2009 04:36 pm
 Subject:  Can you convert a RS-1 to Left handed?

Frank,

 

I recently bought a Left handed Republic Tricone (with dark antique bronze finish) from Twelfth Fret in Ontario.

They set it up for fingerstyle with 12-53 strings and low action.  I can play slide on it too without a problem as long as I’m careful.

 

I love it!

 

It plays like a dream, has a powerful tone, and my wife likes the way it looks on the stand in the living room (a BIG plus).

 

I’ve never owned a National, but I have no desire now.

 

You have definitely gotten with the right people to make Republic guitars.

 

I own and love Eastman flattop guitars, so I appreciate well made Chinese guitars.

 

I really want a wooden body resonator with a spider bridge just like your RS-1.

 

Can the RS-1 be converted to Left hand?

 

If it can be done, I’m ready to buy.

 

Also, let me know the string scale length.

 

Thanks,

 

Phil Fleming

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 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Monday, November 16, 2009 01:21 pm
 Subject:  Re: Republic Guitars
Dear Frank
the guitar is arrived in germany! Very good packed!
You send me a wonderful little guitar with perfect intonation and sound!
Thank you, Danke, merci!!!!
I will tell it all my friends that this little guitar makes a lot of fun!
Thanks,
Thomas

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Wednesday, November 18, 2009 01:52 am
 Subject:  Tricone Resonator
Hi Frank,
I just wanted to thank you for taking the time and effort to make left handed tricones. I bought one from Robert at Lonesome Train Music in Australia about two months ago and I don't think I've put it down since. The tone and playability are brilliant for bottleneck slide and finger picking, right out of the box. The construction and attention to detail are excellent and the hand spun cones work a treat. I know we lefties only make up a small proportion of the community and it's costly to cater to us so I thought I'd let you know how much I appreciate it. If you ever see your way to building a lefty Johnny Winter let me know and I'll put my order in with Rob.

Cheers,
Mark
 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, November 19, 2009 05:12 pm
 Subject:  RE: #312 parlor resonator
Frank,

Got the Resolian this afternoon and can't put it down; it's just too cool.  I think my Belgian shepherd and I have found a new travel companion for long road trips.  Thanx for the quick service.

Sam
 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, November 20, 2009 03:32 am
 Subject:  HI Frank
HI Frank ..... Your Highway 61 is a an absolute killer, terrific
guitar, great reviews by Kenny and Bottleneck John. I think you have
finally nailed ' Travel' guitars on the head with this one , well
done.

What sort of price am I looking at to have one of the Wissenbornes sent
over to Europe , when they are ready to ship

Kind regards

Karl

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, November 20, 2009 03:48 pm
 Subject:  Re: ukulele
Hi, Frank!
Now we got ukes, thank you very much!
Someday we will learn to play these nice little instruments.
Don´t forget to inform me when you have miniolians ( two, again).

Tjhanks,

Jouko

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, November 20, 2009 09:11 pm
 Subject:  hoopiejohn sent you a video: ""Jingle Bells" (by James Lord Pierpont) arr. for guitar by Kieran Fish"
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hoopiejohn has shared a video with you on YouTube:

Frank,

"Jingle Bells", or why you won't get a "Johnny Winter 'Bluesman'" guitar for Christmas, (unless you buy one).

Thanks for everything!

hoopiejohn
"Jingle Bells" (by James Lord Pierpont) arr. for guitar by Kieran Fish
Excellent tabs on "Jingle Bells" (lyrics too) at http://www.consult-eco.ndirect.co.uk/guitar/tab.htm I also added a little bit of "Whiskey Headed Man" - my take on a Tommy McClennon tune.

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I know you think "Old Santa" is selfish for keeping this guitar for himself and giving some poor little kid a one-dollar coloring book. But I'm all the time getting reports from Pine Knot, Kentucky, about this mean-assed little boy: He's only ten and he's already chewing tobacco, he frequently "hooks" school, he likes to peek up little girls' dresses, he kills song birds with his BB gun, and he sets fires.

No, people! He was only marginal at best!

SO SANTA'S KEEPING THIS FINE LITTLE GUITAR HERE AT THE NORTH POLE!! It is a Republic "Johnny Winter 'Bluesman'" steel cutaway model, with a big sound, and yet so tiny I may carry it with me back in the moun... more



Hi,

your Tricone arrived, thank you! It is surely one fine guitar, especially for the price. I am happy with it. The 11th fret of the B-String is buzzing a little, but a friend of mine who is a guitar builder will fix that for me. That´s no big deal. Keep on doing your business, and all the best for you!

The guitar was relly well packed and the case is also very nice. Is dealing with guitars your main business now?

Perhaps we stay in contact...

Thank you!

Yours, Alexander, Germany
 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
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 Date:  Wednesday, November 11, 2009 09:28 pm
 Subject:  hoopiejohn sent you a video: ""A Black Man Can Be President"(hoopiejohn original) alt title: "Stranger Things Have Happened""
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hoopiejohn has shared a video with you on YouTube:

I thought it was time I made another video with the little Republic guitar. It's still wonderful, and I tout them whenever I can.

Hope you get rich with these Republics!

hoopiejohn
"A Black Man Can Be President"(hoopiejohn original) alt title: "Stranger Things Have Happened"
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Heartfully and lovingly dedicated to "Flo", the progressive.com girl on TV (and ..sigh..my secret crush!)

To Flo:

Let me not to the marriage of true minds
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
Oh no! It is an ever-fixed mark
That stares on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth's unknown, although his height be taken.
Love's not Time's fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle's compass come:
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom.

If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved(1).

With love and sincerity,
hoopiejohn

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, October 08, 2009 03:49 pm
 Subject:  RE: Visitor Feedback from Your Website
The guitar is great!  It looks as cool as it sounds.   Also, I appreciate the tshirt! Thanks again, Creighton
 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, October 09, 2009 02:12 am
 Subject:  Re: Republic Guitars
Frank,

I just received my resolian, very nice, now if I could just play it like the guy with the ski mask.

Geoff

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, October 13, 2009 04:02 pm
 Subject:  Re: New Spider Bridge Model
I got that Fine Little Thing yesterday evening and have been putting it
through it's paces. Lord Have Mercy !!! You got this whole thing nailed,
Frank. I'm going to Austin the first week in November for a photo shoot
and will do a couple of shots with both the spider bridge and the tricone
for your website. Thanks for this wonderful instrument.

DuPree

 From:   BRYAN TKACZ    

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 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Monday, October 19, 2009 06:36 am
 Subject:  Re: Republic Guitars
Hey I just figured I would drop you a line to let you know that I recieved the miniolian. What a fun little guitar. I will be putting her in heavy rotation. I will send you a sound bite when I get a chance. Thank you for a fast smooth and flawless transaction. May there be more in the future.
                                          b.
 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, October 20, 2009 03:28 pm
 Subject:  thank you!
Frank,
I LOVE THIS GUITAR!! It plays and looks great and I can't put it down I went home and immediately played it for one of our online 'gigs' that afternoon and it was a big hit. Easy to play, light, great sound, great looking...THANK YOU so much for letting me get one so quick. I am gaga about it.

I posted a thread at the big road blues forum and they think it's pretty cool, especially w/ the Johnny Winter picture playing it. I even posted at the snooty IGS forum, Johnny w/ the guitar and a little bit about it, and they are actually behaving over there...talking about Johnny rather than the guitar, but I bet it got some hits on your site to check it out, ha ha. I sure hope so. I'm telling every guitar player I know (and everyone plays guitar including my dog you know). I think these guitars are going to be a good headache for you in that they will sell like crazy. I hope you sold everything you had at the show and got some good business. Please let me know as always if there is anything however small I can do to help you out in any way or promote your stuff :)

When I take it to Charley's to get the strap knob put on the heel I'll let you know what they say...the main luthier over here absolutely loved my Tricone when I took it in for a knob last year and said it was way better than any new Nationals he'd seen. He played it for awhile and declared it sweet.

I LOVE THE GUITAR THANK YOU FRANK :))

a.c.
 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, October 22, 2009 01:03 pm
 Subject:  Republic Guitars - Duolian

Hallo Frank,

the duolian arived yesterday - all is perfect and intact - sounds very good. It look like the guitar von R.Johnson.

I saw you build a weissenborn - maybe I come back a little bit later to this beauty .

Thank you for the quick and good deal !


juergen schoen

www.doc-nice.de
 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, October 23, 2009 01:47 pm
 Subject:  My new 101.
Just received my new 101. Packed very well. The hard shell case is nicely made, gurranteed protection. So-much for the little stuff. Quickly tuned to open D. Played finger style up an down the neck , played great. Slipped a slide on my pinky for some blues, must admit, hard to get into Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters with such a big smile on my face. I must say that I was a skeptic being the low price. I now can see an affordable tricone, from Santa. Good service, good product, big future. Thanks from a proud new owner.

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, October 30, 2009 06:22 am
 Subject:  Re: Republic Guitars:
Hello Frank,

Today morning I've recived the Ukelele. It's fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  The birthday of my husband is on 9th november, It will be perfecte!!!!

Thank you very much for all.

Best regards,
Lorena

To:
"FRANK HELSLEY"
Hey!!

It's here and I LOVE it!!!!!!
What a cool little guitar you have made, bro!
The finish is awesome and the tone is perfect, not bassy but very much of the cone-tone!!
New tuners are also a great feature.
It's a hit Frank! :D

It's also very cool that Johnny wnat's it to be a "signature model".
The news that he'll be recording an all acoustic CD is mindblowing to most bluesfans.
Btw, I'm recording a new album right now for release in January, of course I'll put all my Republics at work on it!!!!
I'll send you a copy as soon as it's ready.. :)



I've made one first video today, will make several more clips right away in different tunings..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69sh2DIOQeU


Later,

BJ
To:
"FRANK HELSLEY"
Hey Frank!!


Man... You sure got a hit coming in December!!!!!! :D
I do absolutely and utterly LOVE this new model, it just blows my mind, Frank!!
Tone and looks!! Especially the design is staggering, and I MEAN every word..

I will totally recommend this one to anyone who asks me what reso to get...

Haha, I'm just laughing over here in the cold north, this little guitar takes me straight across the water to the Mississippi delta..


Thanks for building such a cool guitar!!!

BJ
 From:   THE WOODBOX GANG    

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 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Saturday, November 07, 2009 11:07 am
 Subject:  Re: RP-1 parlor guitar
Frank,
   I got the guitars yesterday afternoon. I played them all night. They both sound great. Thanks! Keep up the good work!
Alex

The Woodbox Gang
Band Contact: Alex Kirt   TEL: 618-534-9600
Email: woodboxbooking@yahoo.com   Website: www.woodboxgang.com
 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, November 06, 2009 11:31 pm
 Subject:  Re: Republic Guitars
Hi Frank - 

Just wanted to let you know I received the guitar. Great case, wonderful setup and thanks for the t-shirt as well. I really appreciate the great customer service and the generous discount as well.

I will be a returning customer again soon.

Barr

Barr Plexico

Frank…

Just want to say "THANK-YOU SO MUCH" for the great guitar!!!

I only had a very short while to mess with it and I won't be able to bring it home until next week but, when I do, I'll be sure to get you those pictures!

The Doobies are going to have a spell away from the road here soon, and I'll be recording the whole time. Can't wait to get the Reso-phonic into the mix!!! Of course, I'll call in some REAL talent for that!   :-)

Thanks again, SO much… I'll be in touch soon.


Skylark






 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Monday, October 05, 2009 02:31 pm
 Subject:  Comment
Hi Frank

This is Terry Bell in Michigan, I bought a single Relic a few years ago. I just wanna say thanks and what a great guitar it is. It's been all over and anybody who digs blues and most of those who don't go nuts over my Relic and I swear to God it sounds better all the time. It's the guitar I waited about 35 years for, and I owned an old National!! I had to write because I was checking out the Johnny Winter pics. I got a big ole smile seein' him. Good for you, Frank. Awesome guitars.

Thanks, Terry

 To:  Frank Helsley 
 Cc:
 Date:  Monday, October 05, 2009 04:56 pm
 Subject:  New Spider Bridge Model
Hi, Frank. DuPree from The Delta Flyers. A while back you were kind
enough to offer me endorsee pricing on a couple of instruments.
Unfortunately, at that time, recording expenses kept me from buying them.
If the offer still stands, I would like to get pricing on the new RS-1E
model with a pick-up installed. I will shoot you a postal money order
ASAP. Our Republic tricone has been getting a workout every week and it's
still cookin'. It's time to add to the arsenal.

Boogie Till You Drop,

DuPree

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, October 06, 2009 02:56 pm
 Subject:  greeting from belguim
Hi Frank

My collegue here in belguim(Nancy Boey in Antwerp) ordered a republic recentlly and it arrived today i ordered from you because i was after a spider type cone.....

Well im so very happy with the result great work outstanding .....my buddy johan elisason was right

i will be following what you do in the time to come with great interest


best wishes

al johnson

www.aljohnson.be
 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, November 05, 2009 05:23 am
 Subject:  gig bag for resolian
Dear Frank of Republic Guitars,

I am a happy user of Resolian which I bought from Guitar Shelter Japan.
After using almost every type of National resonators I appreciate the
compact size and the sound of your Resolian very much.

It came with a light weight hard shell case, however since I am using
my Resolian on different live stages, I am in a need of a right sized
gig bag, which is very difficult to find.
I found through Lenny of Vintage Nationals, where I bought some of my
Nationals, that you are offering a Travel Size Reso Guitar with a
padded gig bag.

I would appreciate it very much, if you could send one of those gig
bags to me.
Just tell me how much it would cost including the shipping and handling.

I will pay through whatever method that would be appropriate for you.

Thank you and best wishes,

Kazuhiro Ochi
1-2-7 Takekoshi, Chikusa-ku
Nagoya 464-0007
Japan
Hi Frank - I’ve owned one of your Reso tricones nearly a year…love it man. Hey can you recommend a quality slide manufacturer ? I’m thinking a Diamond slide maybe ? I need something heavy and sustainy. Congrats on your great products…I shoulda got the parlor sized too, maybe next year…love the clips of those too. Jim AdairHouston



 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, September 11, 2009 07:13 am
 Subject:  reso relic
hi frank,
thought i oughta drop you a line and thank you for the guitar.
 it arrived perfectly packed and the intonation and action were also perfect.and what a sound..its a beauty and i love it.
and thanks for the free gift..nice touch!
wishing you all the best. paul hartshorn

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Wednesday, September 16, 2009 08:40 pm
 Subject:  guitar arrived
Hi Frank:

The parlor Resolian arrived a little while ago and I love it. It is
perfect size for me and very playable. The sound is great and better
than I thought it would be. The sound is a little rough around the
edges which is ideal for what I play. I may even have to learn a
little slide.

Many thanks for the great price and great service. It was a pleasure
doing business with you. You really make the extra effort it seems and
it is very much appreciated. The Resolian will be seen by other folks
when I go to guitar workshops and I will be happy to recommend you and
the guitar to anyone who asks. Now all I need to do is sell my other
resonator guitar.

Thanks too for the t-shirts too. I normally do not wear product t-
shirts but yours will get worn on a regular basis.

Geo.

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, September 29, 2009 10:00 pm
 Subject:  guitars
Frank love the two resonators the parlor style and the doulian are well built and already seen action on gigs , great response from the audience . Such as wow all that sound from that little thing ! The other soft shoulder single cone was beautiful and easy to play.. You got some winners here daddie O . Thanks so much. Jime Hinkle aka eddie james


 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, October 01, 2009 09:01 am
 Subject:  travel size
Hi Frank,
Really enjoying my Resolian. Thanks again.
I have some short trips planned in the next 6 months and would like a travel size Reso set up like my Resolian. Would you mind sending me an email when you have one that would suit me? 
Thanks,
Jeff Toll

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, October 01, 2009 08:53 pm
 Subject:  Re: Art Mayer's order

Frank,

The triolian came today. Thanks, it's truly awesome. I'm glad I
went with the resorelic finish, it's a unique piece of work. I tuned
it up to open G and cranked out a few bars of Water Song. It rang
out sweetly. I have to say it's the only resophonic guitar I've seen
like this in all of Richmond VA... and I've been to all of the guitar
shops in the Richmond metro area. It is really nice and well worth
the money considering the Fender reso I've played for almost the same
price.


Since I'm a novice at resonator guitars, I have a few questions
regarding maintenance. I'm assuming it strings up as it looks, but
I'm not sure if there is some special care I need to do to make sure
the bridge that connects to the cones stays in place. Is there a
source on line, a PDF, etc., that I can refer to - as to the anatomy
of this guitar? Also, is there any maintenance I need to do to keep
the cones in shape, etc. I'm not sure what the mileage is on cones.
Do they get replaced after a certain amount of time, etc?

Anyway, just wanted you to know the guitar arrived in one piece and
it looks and plays great.

Thanks
Art Mayer





 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, September 11, 2009 10:51 pm
 Subject:  Just wanted to let you know..
I got my Steel Body Duolian today, and I can't believe how amazing it is.  Beautiful finish, and even more spectacular sound.  Truly a wonderful instrument.

Recorded a quick vid so my friends & fans can hear and see it, figured I'd share it with you.  Thanks again - I'll definitely be referring you to everybody who is looking for a great resonator that won't break the bank.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctmqtwJXBXw

--
--Will F. Leffert
http://www.classicwfl.com/

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Saturday, September 12, 2009 01:17 pm
 Subject:  guitar

Hi Frank,

 

I have received my guitar this morning, very pleased with the sound.

 

Please could you confirm recommended string gauge for a republic RS 1.

 

Also at the time of ordering I forgot to mention keni Lee free instructional DVD bottle neck blues.

Would it be possible to send me one I will pay for the postage if you let me know the cost?

 

Look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

Kind Regards,

 

Brian Mascot.

 

6 Clover Field

Haverhill

Suffolk

CB9 9QE.

UK

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, July 23, 2009 06:34 pm
 Subject:  RE: Visitor Feedback from Your Website
Frank,
 
It is hard to find left handed instruments - especially a resonator.
 
Just wanted to let you know that I find this to be an excellent instrument - great tone and stays in tune. Will perform with this on Saturday (2 weeks after receive). Great for slide - while great playability for hybrid playing as well.
 
I will work on a YouTube to promote what you are doing.
 
Thank you,
 
Pasco Lefty
www.pascolefty.com

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Monday, July 27, 2009 01:13 pm
 Subject:  RE: Republic Guitars
Frank, Got her today. Thanks a million. Great Guitar. Starting to learn already that resonators need a little extra loving.  Thanks for all your time and patience. I have never seen a guitar so well packed for shipping. Great stuff. I have on the shirt and will wear it proudly at the local Blues Fest that is in a few weeks. Thanks again. Bill Henry 

Here is a Baby picture I took.

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Sunday, April 12, 2009 06:01 pm
 Subject:  Republic Resolian - Thanks!
 I knowHi Franks,
 
I  bought a new Republic Resolian from Vintage and Rare in London yesterday and I love it so much that I wanted to write to say thank you very much.
 
I saw it in the window when I was just walking past and it was literally love at first sight. I had to have it depite never having even tried out a resonator before let alone considered buying one.
 
I read an interview with Frank Zappa once where he was asked what advice he would give someone choosing a guitar. Rather than going into boring technical details, what he said was 'If you see a guitar that screams "Take me. I'm Yours", buy it'. I've always thought that was excellent advice and in this case it has certainly paid off. As well as looking unbelievably cool the Resolian sings like a choir of angels.
 
I had a quick trawl round the West End shops to try out all the others I could find before buying it but nothing came anywhere remotely close. I still can't believe the beautiful sounds that are coming out of it - not just blues but Indian ragas, jazzy stuff; absolutely everything comes to life. It's so inspiring.
 
I've tried think of a name for it but so far I the only name that has occured to me is 'The Dragon of the Southern Ocean'. It's a bit of a mouthful and sounds completey mad I know. However this instrument is really like some sort of mythical beast so it deserves a very grand name - particularly as its one of the aged ones with moons and stars on the front.
 
Can you give me one piece of information please? What strings are the guitars shipped with? I want to buy the same ones in future. I thought new strings would be an improvement and bought a National Michael Messer set but I only got as far as changing the top string. The sustain was nothing like as good as the old one so I put the old string back and left the rest of the original set on.
 
Thanks again.
 
Hope to hear from you soon and Happy Easter,
 
Regards,
 
Guy Hart
London.

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, July 21, 2009 02:49 pm
 Subject:  A little feedback
Frank,
 
    I received my two republic guitars (a Parlor and a Duolian) last week in perfect shape. The parlor guitar is a great little guy to have next to my favorite chair in front of the TV. Set up, tone and finish are perfect. Anyone considering the RP-1 for fingerstyle or slide should not hesitate-especially at this price.
    The Duolian is just plain awesome. It looks great in the reso-relic finish and is set up perfectly. The tone for slide has that hollow, crying quality like so many old Delta blues recordings. Really, I got this thing to "preach" the blues right out of the box. Can't stop playin' the thing.
    I am delighted with both guitars and am now saving my pennies for a Tricone. Such a tremendous value!!!!
 
Keep up the good work and thanks for all the help,
 
Michael Camp

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, August 25, 2009 11:04 am
 Subject:  Reso-phoria
Hi Frank.
My Resolian arrived in perfect shape last week. Other than unavoidable
interuptions like working and sleeping, I've kept it in my paws ever
since. This guitar sings beautifully is unbelievably fun--especially in
open D. I'm a kid with a new toy I can't get enough of. THANKS!
John



 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, May 05, 2009 11:28 pm
 Subject:  left handed tricone

I just got a left handed tricone from Jerry's lefty guitars (the shiny brass model). I really like the sound. Very nice guitar. I noticed that the bridge is black. what is the material that the T bridge is made of? Also what is the proper string height at the 12th fret?
I own a National Resophonic style O deluxe. The quality of your guitar holds up very well, especially considering the huge price difference. Keep up the good work.
Jim

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, May 05, 2009 11:42 pm
 Subject:  Re: Parlor Size "Resolian" model #301
Hey Frank,
I' ve really been enjoying playing my "resolian". I was wondering what brand strings you use. They feel like mediums, is that right? For some reason I get so much more tone out of my slide playing than previously, not to mention that the guitar is just a blues monster! Thanks.
 
Jeff B

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, May 07, 2009 08:53 pm
 Subject:  Re: Republic Guitars
Frank,

Your guitar arrived on Tuesday as promised.  Haven’t put it down since.

I have one word to describe it:  “Sweet”!!!!

Set up and action are perfect.  Tone is exactly what I was hoping for.  

Thank you!

John Smolucha




On 5/3/09 8:18 AM, "frank@republicguitars.com" wrote:
UPS tracking for 5/4 shipment
1z2634y80398114014
Thanks,
Frank


 Date:  Thursday, June 11, 2009 01:15 pm
 Subject:  RE: Tri-cone arrived...
Hi,  Frank Just wanted you to know it’s been difficult to put the new Resolian down (except to shower or eat) since I got it. What a sweet instrument-you have a winner here.  The shipping box took a beating, it landed with a large thud on our front porch but everything emerged unscathed. So I tuned it to open-D and serenaded the neighborhood with “Paris, Texas”.  Wow. Take care & Thanks,


Randy

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Wednesday, July 01, 2009 03:30 pm
 Subject:  Duolian
Frank,

I've been meaning to get in touch since I received my guitar a few
weeks ago. I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with my
Duolian. I love this guitar! Plays like a dream, well set-up, finish
is great. Tone is fantastic! I played some Nationals before I ordered
and I must admit that this really keeps pace with them, both tonally
and in terms of playability. Overall, I am really impressed with your
work and would not hesitate to buy another one of your guitars in the
future.

Thanks much!

Best,
Charlie Laubacher

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Saturday, August 22, 2009 12:09 am
 Subject:  Guitar Arrival in Columbus, GA
Frank,
 
The parlor guitar I ordered arrived today. Thanks for the great instrument. I am so pleased with the set-up and sound of the Guitar. I have played it for several hours and just don't want to put it in the case. I also appreciate the T-shirt. I will wear it when I go to the community jam here and let a few folks ask me about it and the guitar. If there are those who are interested, I will direct them to your web site. Thanks again for the response to my order and for an instrument that will be enjoyed for time to come.
 
Thom Peavy



Hi Frank, The Tri-cone arrived in good condition (a day before expected!) It appears to be in very good condition.(It was very well packaged and a monkey could have figured out which end was “up”).Good “bang-for-the buck”!  I’m glad I waited and shopped around for quite some time (Years!) before settling on this one.I was getting ready to buy one of the many reproductions commercially available through music stores.I went and tried several out.  After comparing them side-by side with Nationals, they simply didn’t compare in sound or workmanship.With the number of quality guitars I already have, I couldn’t bring myself to spend the price on a National (New or old). Just the other day, I was on “You Tube” and was watching a slide video. I believe it was Keni Lee Burgees who recommended your company. What I especially like about this instrument is that it has a nice vintage look (“Reso-Relic” - When I pulled it out of the case, my housemate asked if it was a vintage guitar – silly boy !), but it has a new neck which provides much betteraction & intonation for fretted notes than you would find on many older instruments.  I truly think it is the best of both worlds.I really like the tone of this guitar. It projects -but isn’t overpowering. I am glad I found your company- I only wish I had discovered it sooner.You can count me in the apparently large number of very pleased customers. Now If I can just allow myself to get that cute little RP-1 Parlor guitar you also offer…(Thanks for your prompt response to questions I had about this guitar as well.) Also- Is there a serial number somewhere on (in?) the instrument?  Can’t seem to find one located anywhere…(It’s not as if I haven’t pulled it out every couple hours to paw over it!) Best,             Eric H…  Oakland, CA.


 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, June 11, 2009 04:37 pm
 Subject:  Package
Hi Frank,
 
Just wanted to let you know that your package arrived with no problems or damage, and I am enjoying playing my new RP-1.  I am also very happy with your set-up.  And thanks for the T-shirt.
 
Best Regards,
Dennis Powers

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, June 12, 2009 03:11 pm
 Subject:  Guitar
Frank,

Thanks so much for your business. I just got the Resolian with the
moon and stars last night. Its beautiful and I can't stop playing it.
Its exactly what I hoped for and more. And an amazing price! Can't
think of a better way to blow off a months worth of rent. Hehe. I hope
you make a billion dollars. ; )

I perform fulltime as an activity leader/strolling minstrel at a
convalescent hospital here in
Los Angeles and I've been getting compliments all day on how beautiful
it looks and sounds. I play childrens music too and will have a number
of gigs this summer. The guitar sure will come in handy and make an
impression on the kids I'm sure.

Also, just so you know, I first saw the guitar a few weeks ago at
"McCabe's" in Santa Monica. I knew right away it was the one out of
all the others. The very next night it sold to someone else! Your
guitars are a hot item at that store. A bit of a buzz seemed to be
goin round about Republic guitars among the store workers and
shoppers.

All that aside, a flat out fine guitar sir. I'm quite pleased indeed.
Honor doin business with ya.

All the best,
C.J. Pizarro

On 6/8/09, frank@republicguitars.com wrote:
> UPS tracking for 6/8 shipment
> 1z2634y80396203369
> Thanks,
> Frank

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, May 28, 2009 02:26 pm
 Subject:  Steel Body Duolian
Frank,

I received my new Republic Resonator on Tuesday and haven't put it
down since. It far exceeds
any expectations that I had... which is especially nice because I
bought it sight unseen, based
only on the advice of online reviews and sound clips. It arrived on
time, impeccably packaged
and set-up perfectly. Cool case too!

Thanks for a great guitar.

Rory Anson





Hi Frank!!!
I got the guitar last night!!!!
Its excellent. The package was perfect and the guitar arrived very fast
and in perfect conditions.
It´s been a pleasure to work with you.
Thank you.




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>
> frank helsley (fr52he@yahoo.com) desea recibir el pago a través de PayPal.
>
> Pague ahora a frank helsley con PayPal.

Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2009 09:04 AM
To: frank@republicguitars.com
Subject: Re: reso questions

Frank--

The steel-body Duolian arrived yesterday in fine shape. I haven't had a chance to spend hours and hours with it yet, but I did play it a bit last night and this morning and here are some initial impressions:

 

Tone: Wow!

Volume: Wow!

Intonation: Wow!

Workmanship: Wow!

Value: Wow!

Overall vibe: Double Wow!

 

I'm glad I stumbled upon your website. These are amazing instruments, and I look forward to playing this guitar lots and lots....

 

Again, thanks.

David Hanners
 

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Friday, April 10, 2009 02:03 pm
 Subject:  new tricone
Hi Frank,

This is the first chance I've had to write to you about the new
engraved, silver tricone.

What a great instrument! I am convinced that it has a SLIGHTLY different
tone than the bronze finished tricone. The bronze has a more mellow
sound, almost like a dobro; the silver is a bit brighter. But what's
really striking is the sustain. The notes last forever. There's no
buzzing or ringing or any of the other problems often associated with
tricones. All in all, it's just about my favorite instrument. I've been
playing it non-stop since it arrived. The only thing is... I feel bad
for my poor old Regal resonator. As nice as that Regal is--at it's
really not a bad guitar at all--I just can't see playing it very much
when I have these Republics.

I'll record with my Republics very soon and send you a link. Ros and I
are working on some Loretta Lynn tunes and a few old jazz standards.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! And especially thank you for throwing
in the hardshell case for my new tricone. I'll be travelling a bit, and
having that hardshell case will certainly ease my mind.

All the best,
Graham
(Blue Pontiac)

 
fr52he@yahoo.com
Hi Frank,
 
I bought a Style O, model# 125 from you in mid-February. I have been having a ton of fun with it since I got it.
 
I've waited this long to write because I wanted to be sure that the guitar was really a keeper. It is.
 
I've used it on one video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ywU_GIlePg and am planning to use it on some of the instructional videos that are in the works on my website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ywU_GIlePg.
 
I don't see anything on your website indicating that you have an affiliate program. If that should change in the future, please contact me. I would like to participate in it. 
 
I would be very confident in recommending Republic Guitars to visitors to my site, based on my experience.
 
Best Regards,
Jim Pharis



 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Saturday, April 25, 2009 08:21 am
 Subject:  recieved
Hello Frank,
Received the tricone yesterday. I was very surprised at the speed my order was processed. Packing was great the steely made the trip just fine. Thanks again pleasure doing business with you.
AL W.



 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Monday, April 27, 2009 09:02 am
 Subject:  My New Tricone
Frank, I just received my new Tricone that you sent up with Mike the Trucker. I can't tell you how happy I am with it. It just filled the guitar void I have had for years. I was hoping for a particular sound and action and the Tricone has exactly what I wanted. Its unusual appearance is definitely an added bonus. I will be showing it off to all my guitar playing buddies. Thanks so much for the case and T-shirt and thanks again for going out of your way to rendevous with the Trucker who delivered it to me.
 
Steve Hecking, Keswick, Ontario, Canada

Master Frank,
Just a note to let you know how Awesome my Parlor "Resolian" Axe is. It's is so well Balanced & Loud for a small Box. It Kicks Ass on My Dobro. It's Lighter, easier on those long finger stretches, & it growls like an 'Ol Grizzly 'Bar. I'm savin' my hard earned cash for a "Miniolian", so start whippin' one up for a satisfied customer.
All the Best,
Luke
aka Lukelele
 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
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 Date:  Thursday, February 12, 2009 09:13 am
 Subject:  RE: Republic Guitars
Hey Frank
 
 Just wanted to give a little input on the resolian. This is exactly what I was looking for. I have played several vintage nationals and dobros, the resolian in my opinion is dead on. I have a whole arsenal of guitars and even though this is one of the less expensive guitars i have, its my favorite.
 
   THANKS LANCE




Frank
 
Guitar arrived this morning - very pleased and thanks for the hard case which I wasn't expecting!
 
Beautiful tone and I love the finish.
 
I'll spread the word in the UK!
 
Thanks again
 
Nick




Frank,

Thank you. I received the guitar. I am very satisfied.
This is a good guitar at a great price.
I plan to put a lot of hours on it.
I hope to do business with you again soon.

thanks again
Harry Harvey

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> Frank

Subject:  RE: left handded tricone?
The guitar arrived safe and sound.  I am very pleased and excited to have this beautiful and great sounding Tricone.  Thank you for the great service and I will recommend your guitars to everyone who comments or asks about this guitar.  Thanks again, Michael Madsen

From: frank@republicguitars.com
To: Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:19:19 +0000
Subject: Re: left handded tricone?
UPS tracking for 1/13 shipment 1z2634y80390903435
Thanks,
Frank


Hi Frank,
The little baby with the big sound just arrived. I unpacked her right
and started playing but I can't wait 'til I get home tonight. If you
get good vibrations tonight it's the Minolian and my red wine that are
putting this out to the universe.

The very best regards from the country of wine and miserable weather.

Thank you
Waldemar

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, April 02, 2009 11:45 pm
 Subject:  Thank you
Hi Frank,

My name is Graham. I'm Ros Hartigan's husband. She recently ordered 1
uke and 2 resonator guitars from you.

The guitars came today, and I've spent the last five or six hours
playing. Man, these are nice guitars. The tricone has a beautiful, rich,
deep sound. It's very loud, but with that terrific sustain that tricones
get. The parlor resolian is just too cool. It has a terrific, bluesy
tone that I really dig, and a bright attack that rings like a bell. I'm
very impressed with Republic guitars and will probably order another one
in the future. Thank you!

One last question: when are you going to bring out a squareneck model?

With my gratitude and best wishes,
Graham Cassano

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Sunday, April 05, 2009 12:53 pm
 Subject:  Re: Thank you
Hi Frank,

I've been playing your guitars all weekend, especially the tricone; and I have to say, I like the sound and feel much better than my Regal dobro. I can't wait to try the other tricone. And please remember, if you can, to contact me when the squarenecks come in. I'm putting a little money aside so I'll have some left for a Republic squareneck. All the good things I've read on line about Republic guitars are true.

Best,
Graham



Hi Frank and Republic
 
Just wanted to let you know i have just today bought a Resorelic 12 fret from Vintage & Rare in Bath in the U.K  been playing it all day love it man i have been borrowing a Dobro from a friend and  this Cains it hands down, keep up the good work, Respect. great build
Quality.
 
Regards
 
West
Oxford
U.K


Hey there!

The tricone has landed and it's AWESOME!!

THANKS a lot, I love it!!
It has that "clangy" tone-cone that you'll only find on a good tricone!

The relicing is by far the best I've ever seen, great work my friend!!
I think the neck needs the same vintage look though, it looks brand new compared to the body..  ;)


Btw, I got it yesterday and tonight it has been on it's first gig, haha, folks loved it!

Pics coming up, Frank, and a first video too, I hope to find time to do it before I leave for my Austria tour on friday..  :D
Think I'll bring the new Frank-o-relic along...




Later then,

BJ
 From:   Joseph Lazo    

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 Date:  Thursday, November 13, 2008 03:42 pm
 Subject:  Resolian has landed
Frank,

The Brown Santa delivered the Resolian today. I have torn myself away from it long enough to let you know that it arrived safely and that it is — and let me emphasize this with upper case font — OUTSTANDING!

Thanks also for your equally outstanding customer service. I will wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone looking for the absolute maximum bang for the buck resonator guitar. And even to those who aren't necessarily concerned about price.

And now, I have to get back to that Resolian.

- Joe

Heya Frank,
 
Just wanted to let you know my new Resolian arrived safe and sound today. All I gotta say is WOW! I own a lot of guitars and this is by far the best sounding, best playing and best looking one I have. It's amazing how structurally and sonically balanced this little guitar is. The low end is powerful and tight and the highs sparkle without a trace of harshness. Not to mention it has the weight and playability I love but rarely find in other resonator guitars. What you do for the guitar playing world by providing a high quality instrument at an affordable price with excellent consumer service is truly amazing. Keep up the good work and I'm sure I will be ordering more guitars from you in the future.
Best,
Blake

Blake Carver Music

Hi Frank,
I picked up the guitar this afternoon, tuned her up and away she played. Thank you very much for all your help and efforts. This is an excellent guitar. I am quite a novice player, but this reso plays very easily and looks and sounds great. I'm sorry I'm not a famous person that could give you a special testimonial, but You get two big thumbs up from me. Great job, great product, great service!
Thanks again.
Sincerely,
Chris Zirpolo
Victoria, BC
Canada
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hoopiejohn has shared a video with you on YouTube:

Frank,

Before you get pissed, let me remind you, I was born in Kentucky, and have lived in Tennessee near forty years - I claim both states. And men from both states died down there in that Alamo.

I really like this little guitar, and hope you like the video.
My New Republic "Resolian" Parlor Guitar
"Shuffle Rag" by Big Bill Broonzy (arr. N. Conato). I just got this guitar, and named it "Baby". You may wonder why I purchased this guitar, when I already have a wonderful National 12-string steel-bodied "Delphi" guitar ("Cecilia") seen in my other YouTube videos.

I bought it because it is not only a fine little instrument, but more importantly, it is "cute". When I go to the park and play my National, for sure I draw a crowd - that guitar has a strong stentorian voice - dynamic, and moving. But I've noticed that even though ladies seem fascinated, they are also intimidated by a big man playing such a large, powerful instrument.

But when I play this tiny little parlor-sized guitar, I come off instead as "cute" or "sweet".

So as a "Babe Magnet", I would rank playing this little guitar somewhat above walking a cute puppy dog, but, in all honesty, still below having a stable with two or three saddle horses. But puppy dogs eventually mature, and are no longer cute once they get prominent genitals; and the upkeep of horses is troublesome and expensive. So that's why I bought this parlor sized Republic "Resolian". (Bsides, it has a "flat" fingerboard, not a "radius": http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fretboard#Parameters. I like that for bottleneck playing).

DISCLAIMER: THE ARTIST CREATING THIS YOUTUBE SUBMISSION HAS DONE SO WITHOUT ANY REMUNERATION FROM REPUBLIC GUITARS, AND THAT THIS SUBMISSION IS NOT A PAID ENDORSEMENT BY SAID VENDOR.

Having said that, I do want to thank Frank Helsley, of Republic Guitars, http://www.republicguitars.com, for his tireless assistance in the purchase, setup and delivery of this fine instrument, and for the first-class airline ticket from here to Biloxi, Mississippi, and for the four day, three night stay at the Beau Rivage resort and casino, and for the $500.00 in complimentary casino chips. I also enjoyed the drive back to Tennessee in the 2005 Lincoln Aviator, and a special thanks for introducing me to "Gabriella" from the escort service; I found her to be, not only a beautiful woman, but a personable companion, and lots of fun.

The rapidly moving fuzzy orange blob you may notice towards the end of this video is the tiny spider that lives in my camera.

Note: I wear the ski mask because I'm otherwise famous, and don't want this to "get out".

Frank,
I ordered the Style O w/Hawaiian etching on Saturday and UPS dropped it off
Wednesday afternoon. I unpacked it, tuned it up it and have been picking
away on it since. It looks great, sounds even better and the service was the
best. I worried a little about buying it on-line, but have been really
impressed. I hope to stop by the shop and check our a couple of the other
models when I am in TX.

Thanks for all the help!

Brendan D. Maxcy
Columbia, MO
Frank, IT'S HERE !!!!!     O My God , what an axe !!!  Words cannot describe it . It's beautiful . and it sounds unreal .  You are selling such a great product . What a pleasure doing business with you. Thank you for the extra saddles .And Thank you for taking the time to call me and answer all my questions . I will recommend you to all my friends . If you have any business cards please send me some and I will put them out at my gigs . Thank you , Thank you , Thank you .  If your ever in the Atlantic City area call me and I'll buy you lunch .  Thanks again .           Tom Kobialka      New Gretna  N.J.


Hello Frank. Just wanted to say that I really love this Tricone. It had a great tone right out of the box. And it plays really nice. I ordered a set of National cones, and installed them yesterday. Kind of a tone freak I guess. They fit right in. Had to drill the hole larger to accept the Republic bridge. Never done this before, and was concerned about how much pressure should be exerted on cones. The action, once strings were put on, is exactly the same. Can't seem to find much info on that kind of setup. The tone however, is even more beautiful and full of sustain. I am so pleased, I hope you don't mind, I went to one of the music stores in town here to show the owner. I saw that there were distributors down south, but not here in the S.F. Bay area. I recommended he check you out, and perhaps you could use him to further your sales here in California. I live in Santa Cruz. Thanks again Frank. I'm loving the guitar.
 
Robert


 
Frank,
  Hi. I just wanted you to know that I got the guitar on Tuesday. It's a beauty. Sounds excellent. Surprisingly loud and clear tone for such a small body. I played it with my jug band last night and everybody really liked the sound of it. Thanks alot!
Sincerely,
Alex Kirt
The Woodbox Gang
&
The Soothsayers Jug Band

 From:   Reid    

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 Date:  Friday, November 07, 2008 12:44 pm
 Subject:  Re: Republic Guitars

Hi Frank, The new Resolian arrived and it's just what I wanted!
 
       Thanks and best regards, Reid

Frank U R the man. Thankyou so very much made my Xmas. I got it
purring. My girl friend with the long fingernails is playing it right
now hope I can get it away from her. ;-) I'll be back with friends.
Have a lovely Xmas n New Year. CHAP.


When last we spoke you asked me if I wanted to purchase the moon and stars miniolin...well Santa was good to me and put it under the tree. My wife (ktbnyny@aol.com) bought it off of ebay buy it now.

It is better than I imagined. The sound is amazing for the size and the action is great. The local guitar shops in NYC want to see it.

Thanks for a great guitar!
Ron

Frank-

Just received the guitar today.
Tuned it up, got out my slide, and man she sounds good. I really like the case too. Thank you very much for the guitar. I've always wanted a resonator, but couldn't afford a national.
I am very impressed.
I just finished my second ukulele using your parts. It is a real beauty and sounds great. Take a look.

http://uketalk.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2036

I'm sure I'll be ordering more parts in the future.


Cheers,


Leroy Beal
Hey Frank-

I could barely pull myself away from the guitar to send you
this email telling you just how wonderful it is.

I did an 'unboxing' video and put it up on youtube.
Here's the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9UTynFxea

I hope that this letter finds you and your family
doing fine after the hurricane.

Best Wishes
Trevor

www.trevormarty.com
www.myspace.com/trevormarty
www.cdbaby.com/trevormarty
Frank,
I love my new Reso. The neck is as good as a Nat, maybe the whole thing is! It puts the sound of my OMI to same. The pup sounds great in my 5 watt Kustom tube amp! If you get a blem in a tricone and I have a good month I want one w/ pup, but money is still tight after IKE so I need to see how it goes.
Thanks a bunch.
Ben
Hi Frank, I don’t know whether you remember me or not. My name is Seba Pezzani and I am Italian.A few months ago I bought a Miniolian from you and had it shipped to my mother in law’s in Illinois. I am just back from a month in the US and so I finally managed to have that little instrument in my hands and I have to say it sound great, just beautiful. I also own a 1931 Duolian but I have to say your little Miniolian does not wane in the comparison. Thanks!I don’t know what strings it has on. What type of gauge would you suggest me to use when I decide to put new strings on it?Thank you very much for your help.All best. 

                  Seba


Frank,
The reso-uke came today in good condition and plays wonderfully.
I am so pleased, I guess I'll be looking at a Republic Resonator guitar soon.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks again
Mike Baker


Received the resonator yesterday afternoon. It sounds so good it is
hard to put down. Stayed up til 2 in the morning sliding away and then
had to pick it up first thing this morning. I think my wife may get
jealous!!

Thanks again,

Walt

On 1/13/09, frank@republicguitars.com wrote:
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hi frank;
 just wanted to let you know the relic 0 arrived today. that is a very fine guitar you are selling. frank, i have owned dozens of original early '30's triolians and style 0's, but have never heard one that had good intonation. i don't know how you do it, and really don't care, just keep up the good work!
oh yeah, please drop me an email when your reso relic tricones show ok? one other thing frank, are those ghs strings a phosphor bronze or 80/20? what are the string diameters of this set? that's a nice sounding string, i have been using martin marquis on my reso's, they sound great........for about an hour or two. so i am kinda watching to see if these ghs last longer, they certainly sound good.
i am not sure if you completely assemble your guitars, perhaps you have seen this item, but you may want to check these out frank, they would compliment your guitars nicely. these work well and are reasonably priced. they also look exactly like the original national items.
http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Tuners/Guitar,_slotted_peghead_tuners/Golden_Age_Restoration_Tuners_for_Slotted_Peghead.html
thanks alot frank, you have a wonderful sounding and looking line of guitars. just let me know when the relic tricones are in i really would like one of those too......................jim strasser


Hi Frank,
My resolian guitar was in the shop getting a pickup installed.
It just so happens that one of the best guitarists in the world was there and saw the instrument.
He flipped over it. He never got to play it because the cone was off but I will be meeting up with him in the next few of weeks.
He said it would be great for flying because of it’s size.
His name is Kevin Briet, he plays a mean slide and his improvising is nothing short of astonishing.
He has played with Norah Jones on her first 3 records and tour.
He has played and recorded with Bill Frisell, Harry Manx, k.d LANG, CASSANDRA WILSON, CELINE DION, THE GUESS WHO, JANIS IAN.

Kevin goes all over the world playing and interacting with the brightest and best.
Here are his links – check him out.

http://www.myspace.com/kevinbreit

http://WWW.KEVINBREIT.COM

I’ll let you know how it turns out.

Best regards,
David Gillis

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Positive feedback rating First Class Service, Thanks!!!!! Buyer:
slomomarc ( 862)
Dec-12-08 05:28
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Positive feedback rating A+ Buyer:
taglipay ( 19)
Dec-11-08 21:57
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Positive feedback rating nice product, as expected, fast shipping, well packed. Buyer:
rickkeil ( 70)
Dec-11-08 19:38
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Positive feedback rating Great Transaction Buyer:
james5626 ( 84)
Dec-11-08 11:57
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Positive feedback rating GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buyer:
rabbiez ( 315)
Dec-10-08 08:58
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Positive feedback rating Item as described. Great communication. A+++ Buyer:
40485 ( 27)
Dec-08-08 22:54
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Positive feedback rating super fast shipping. will do business again. Buyer:
curbman5fbz ( 64)
Dec-07-08 14:13
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Positive feedback rating Frank took care of a problem quickly.... Cool guitar!! Buyer:
watsonvillecom ( 287)
Dec-05-08 15:27
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Positive feedback rating great com,fast ship,one sweet little axe,would deal again,AAAA++++ Buyer:
coop7800 ( 219)
Dec-05-08 12:21
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Positive feedback rating awsome product. shipped fast Buyer:
stevesredbike ( 55)
Dec-04-08 19:11
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Positive feedback rating bargain Buyer:
steveteall ( 19)
Dec-04-08 17:30
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Positive feedback rating Nice Resonator guitar. Fastest Shipper on E-Bay..A++ to deal with. Buyer:
magneteyerick ( 103)
Dec-04-08 16:24
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Positive feedback rating VERY_VERY fast freindly service. Very nice packaging. Great seller!!! Buyer:
kapu808 ( 60)
Dec-03-08 20:08
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Positive feedback rating great seller fast shipping,quality parts Buyer:
katokthefool ( 138)
Dec-03-08 13:57
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Positive feedback rating Nice guitar and great service. Shipped day of sale and forwarded tracking info. Buyer:
maxcybd ( 1 )
Dec-02-08 07:46
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Positive feedback rating Can't afford a National? Buy this guitar! You WILL love it. Thanks Frank! Buyer:
robertleagh ( 242)
Dec-01-08 17:10
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Positive feedback rating Frank, the Tricone is all you said it was and more. Excellent Transaction! Buyer:
lindcobb ( 43)
Dec-01-08 10:37
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Positive feedback rating excellent ukulele!! great craftmanship, would buy from again!! Buyer:
ormond1088 ( 8 )
Nov-26-08 16:02
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Positive feedback rating Quality guitar at a great price.....Very cool and will buy from you again Frank! Buyer:
radmomma ( 579)
Nov-26-08 12:21
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Positive feedback rating Excellent guitar, excellent seller. Buyer:
juanjosawyer ( 81)
Nov-26-08 09:49
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Positive feedback rating Nice Guitar,plays nice, sounds nice, (diffent head stock then the one I orderd) Buyer:
tatstuff08 ( 17)
Nov-25-08 15:05
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Positive feedback rating GREAT PRODUCT! Buyer:
ngalanin ( 38)
Nov-24-08 00:47
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Positive feedback rating Responsive, professional, an excellent value! Buyer:
labacco ( 66)
Nov-23-08 16:53
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Positive feedback rating Frank is a pro, answered all my questions, immediate shipping, fantastic duolian Buyer:
bigmudminnow ( 31)
Nov-23-08 06:23
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Positive feedback rating Very nice reso and excellent price! Buyer:
dbottom ( 55)
Nov-21-08 16:01
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Positive feedback rating fast shipping excellent packing Buyer:
artcspa ( 1076)
Nov-20-08 17:59
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Positive feedback rating Perfect, great item - "A real Blues machine !" - Thanks a lot for all Buyer:
justblues2 ( 660)
Nov-20-08 17:46
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Positive feedback rating Thanks so much for a smooth transaction and a beautiful guitar. Great seller! Buyer:
jazaz ( 239)
Nov-19-08 10:12
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Positive feedback rating good job thank you Buyer:
boblee54 ( 253)
Nov-18-08 08:12
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Positive feedback rating Really nice guitar, fast shipping, A+++ Buyer:
aramis_69 ( 67)
Nov-17-08 19:23
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Positive feedback rating nice item!!! thanks! smooth transaction,fast shipping Buyer:
skipstuck ( 401)
Nov-15-08 08:47
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Positive feedback rating nice item!!! thanks! fast and smooth transaction Buyer:
skipstuck ( 401)
Nov-15-08 08:46
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Positive feedback rating Love this heavy metal mandolin. Packed well, shipped promptly. I'm HAPPY 100% Buyer:
mcferrrgus ( 311)
Nov-14-08 20:38
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Positive feedback rating Smooth transaction. Good communication. Fast shipping. Nice seller !! Buyer:
eserch ( 1141)
Nov-14-08 13:51
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Positive feedback rating Awesome little guitar!!! Just the sound I was lookin for***A++ Buyer:
wabisabi123 ( 124)
Nov-13-08 18:04
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Positive feedback rating Great seller.Super fast communication and shipping. Guitar is a great value. Buyer:
agd291 ( 27)
Nov-12-08 17:52
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Positive feedback rating A real nice sound. Has an amazing tone Frank. Thanks. Buyer:
robertleagh ( 242)
Nov-11-08 18:08
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Positive feedback rating Great item--fastest shipping. Highly Recommend!!! Frank takes care of you!! Buyer:
lfotremolo ( 274)
Nov-08-08 07:40
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Positive feedback rating nice playing guitar and it got here fast. Buyer:
steveteall ( 19)
Nov-07-08 16:20
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Positive feedback rating This guitar is spot on. Fast response and fast shipping! A++Excellent seller Buyer:
eyedude49 ( 156)
Nov-06-08 16:54
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Positive feedback rating Excellent Seller! Item as Described! Buyer:
pf! ( 214)
Nov-05-08 17:13
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Positive feedback rating fast shipping, everything ok Buyer:
jakinguitar ( 18)
Nov-05-08 00:07
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Positive feedback rating Great guitar for this price. Sounds and plays great. Fast to ship also A++++++++ Buyer:
turkey-pot-pie ( 43)
Nov-02-08 13:20
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Positive feedback rating KOOLEST THING EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Buyer:
chiseltop ( 11)
Oct-28-08 20:35
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Positive feedback rating Very easy to work with, will help with any problem, and makes an awesome guitar! Buyer:
spontakm ( 26)
Oct-28-08 15:27
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Positive feedback rating Wonderful guitar,A+ seller.Fast shipping & good communication.Recommended!Thanks Buyer:
zheek76 ( 1 )
Oct-16-08 12:58
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Positive feedback rating rich,warm tone that sustains forever! amazing instument, worth twice as much. Buyer:
thebluesman865 ( 3 )
Oct-08-08 18:52
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Positive feedback rating Good deal! This guitar is unique! great seller! Republic guitars rules! Buyer:
bluebout ( 258)
Oct-08-08 11:03
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Positive feedback rating Exellent professional seller. As advertised. Shiped immediately! Thanks! Buyer:
bob112847 ( 27)
Oct-01-08 11:22
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Positive feedback rating Great price, well packed & shipped, who could want more? Buyer:
munchee ( 192)
Sep-30-08 15:31
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Positive feedback rating Awesome little guitar, shipped the day I payed, Frank's the best!!! Buyer:
kath38he ( 761)
Sep-26-08 18:07
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Positive feedback rating Immediate shipment, great communication, superb guitar, perfect transaction. A++ Buyer:
schenksm ( 105)
Sep-26-08 06:54
  -- (#150297035197) --  
Positive feedback rating Quick delivery. Good product. Thanks Buyer:
tomm951 ( 417)
Sep-25-08 21:47
  -- (#160285623558) --  
Positive feedback rating Nice sounding Mando, extremely fast postage (less than 1 week from US) Buyer:
richard261259 ( 64)
Sep-24-08 19:28
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Positive feedback rating Awesome mandolin, my new favorite! Excellent transaction! A+++++ Buyer:
lmcg99 ( 307)
Sep-23-08 14:09
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Positive feedback rating as described. Buyer:
wentworth-on-tradd ( 1643)
Sep-23-08 11:15
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Positive feedback rating timely del item as stated easy transaction Buyer:
trew2 ( 38)
Sep-16-08 15:06
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Positive feedback rating super A+ fast AOK Buyer:
obman8 ( 40)
Sep-13-08 15:35
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Positive feedback rating A++++ Buyer:
beazlie ( 144)
Sep-13-08 12:44
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Positive feedback rating the angels ain't play'en harps, they's play'en Republic Tricones- AAAAAAAAAplus Buyer:
elf17 ( 194)
Sep-12-08 09:10
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Positive feedback rating real great guitar, very very fast shipping, perfect!! Buyer:
crawlsaq ( 103)
Sep-12-08 05:16
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Positive feedback rating A+++ Great seller! The Miniolian is a fantastic little guitar. I love it! Buyer:
flamemaplegeek ( 85)
Sep-10-08 13:43
  -- (#150289891075) --  
Positive feedback rating Gorgeous Guitar! I love it!!! Perfect!! Buyer:
lmcg99 ( 307)
Sep-09-08 15:21
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Positive feedback rating *unique dobro/case just as described*great deal*$mooth tran$action*great eBayer* Buyer:
john*mclaughlin ( 288)
Sep-09-08 14:22
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Positive feedback rating great deal ! fast delivery;carefully crafted... Thanks! Buyer:
olivula ( 290)
Sep-02-08 11:44
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Positive feedback rating gr8 ebayer Buyer:
marshal-1 ( 715)
Aug-28-08 17:08
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Positive feedback rating absolutely great sound - thanks Buyer:
julieryder ( 62)
Aug-27-08 13:26
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Positive feedback rating Wonderful guitar. Great tone, and feels great to play. Thanks, Frank! Buyer:
gmh0214 ( 38)
Aug-26-08 07:40
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Positive feedback rating arrived in Australia in 4 days; great sound excellent neck; could not be happier Buyer:
dlpthomas ( 801)
Aug-20-08 07:58
  -- (#150279010790) --  
Positive feedback rating GREAT Guitar ! Buyer:
captations ( 50)
Aug-18-08 02:08
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Positive feedback rating Exactly as pictured&described,well packaged,amazing guitar-sounds+looks awesome! Buyer:
logirab ( 7 )
Aug-18-08 00:54
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Positive feedback rating Great seller, item better than described, would do business again! A+++ Buyer:
terrorfried ( 253)
Aug-16-08 11:17
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Positive feedback rating good communication & excellent customers support - thank you very much! Buyer:
frauduerer ( 132)
Aug-11-08 15:22
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Positive feedback rating As promised Buyer:
trainblues ( 268)
Aug-07-08 03:34
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Positive feedback rating Perfection, Shipped 12 hours later! Superb Value! Frank is simply HONEST! Buyer:
azfly4trout ( 17)
Aug-06-08 11:52
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Positive feedback rating Quick and Honest, Very satisfied with purchase! Buyer:
semotomboy ( 9 )
Aug-02-08 19:33
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Positive feedback rating livraison très rapide,la guitare est très bien règlée et sonne bien,merci Buyer:
esemg ( 18)
Jul-28-08 01:54
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Positive feedback rating VERY cool guitar - well packed and posted quickly. Recommended AAAA++++ Buyer:
58lespaul811710 ( 162)
Jul-24-08 04:24
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Positive feedback rating ok ! merci pour cette magnifique guitare !!! Great ! Thanks.... Buyer:
frederic7582 ( 152)
Jul-23-08 05:42
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Positive feedback rating great Buyer:
paulo8465 ( 120)
Jul-23-08 04:06
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Positive feedback rating Frank is very helpful and professional. Guitar is worth every penny. Thank you Buyer:
kartocanadian ( 3 )
Jul-21-08 04:26
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Positive feedback rating Great product, fast and friendly delivery - highly recommend ! Buyer:
garyt11 ( 493)
Jul-20-08 23:31
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Positive feedback rating great, open sounding, well set up--Frank is very conscientious Buyer:
catmary39 ( 18)
Jul-16-08 14:46
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Positive feedback rating Fantastic Guitar,First Class Service.A+++++++++++ Buyer:
kingbee666 ( 107)
Jul-13-08 09:58
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Positive feedback rating Great guitar for $. Seller graciously resolved minor issue. Highly recommended! Buyer:
underdogue ( 227)
Jul-10-08 07:56
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Positive feedback rating A pleasure to deal with. Buyer:
blues_disciple ( 353)
Jul-10-08 02:02
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Positive feedback rating Transaction couldn't have been smoother. Terrific guitar, just as described. Buyer:
shoveldog62 ( 93)
Jul-08-08 17:57
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Positive feedback rating Fast shipping, good communication, positive transaction. Buyer:
quasimoe ( 183)
Jul-08-08 05:23
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Positive feedback rating Very fast delivery. The seller responded quickly and positively to a question. Buyer:
5071pk ( 112)
Jul-08-08 00:27
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Positive feedback rating super fast shipping, great communication, honoured to own this guitar, thanks!!! Buyer:
bbqlips76 ( 13)
Jul-07-08 11:37
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Positive feedback rating Great value.Fast shipment.The guitar's not the only thing with a good setup. Buyer:
git4ever ( 23)
Jul-07-08 07:23
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Positive feedback rating Quick delivery. Awsome guitar. A+++++ ebayer Buyer:
thomasf3080 ( 5 )
Jul-06-08 11:54
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Positive feedback rating GREAT EBAYER ! Wonderful AAA+++++ Buyer:
view_1960 ( 48)
Jul-06-08 11:51
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Positive feedback rating Incredible guitar and value! I like it better than my 1930's Nationals! A+++++++ Buyer:
1722reid ( 253)
Jul-03-08 19:33
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Positive feedback rating excellent guitar. 5 star service..................... Buyer:
witworld ( 134)
Jul-03-08 15:06
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Positive feedback rating Everything exactly as described Buyer:
stratbloos ( 7 )
Jul-03-08 14:56
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Positive feedback rating good trantation +++++++++++++ Buyer:
avatarmusik ( 64)
Jul-01-08 09:25
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Positive feedback rating aaa seller great tricore super fast shiping best one iv delt with Buyer:
5775stuart ( 8 )
Jun-30-08 23:24
  -- (#180255337130) --  
Positive feedback rating great guitar, great packing, great price, very happy Buyer:
popconcepts ( 120)
Jun-30-08 22:26
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Positive feedback rating Awesome Resonator!!! Great Communication & fast shipping too!!! A+++ Buyer:
chuckster4474 ( 5 )
Jun-28-08 20:37
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Positive feedback rating nice job! Buyer:
trop_style ( 1 )
Jun-27-08 01:38
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Positive feedback rating Excellent condition. Very well packed. Fast shipping. Great communication! Buyer:
bp_lizard ( 80)
Jun-26-08 20:03
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Positive feedback rating Excellent instrument and very fast and reasonable shipping. Seller is good guy. Buyer:
toontowndude ( 50)
Jun-26-08 12:11
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Positive feedback rating fast ship Buyer:
frstworld ( 64)
Jun-22-08 16:49
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Positive feedback rating Excellent item and service. Prompt delivery. Very satisfactory transaction. Buyer:
inthepurple ( 213)
Jun-22-08 07:29
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Positive feedback rating Good guitar. ship fast. very good Buyer:
holdemnick ( 31)
Jun-16-08 03:25
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Positive feedback rating fast delivery. well packed real nice reso for the $. recommended to all. thanks. Buyer:
icecoldbeer666 ( 368)
Jun-14-08 05:27
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Positive feedback rating Excellent seller. Fast shipment and great communication. Recommended! Buyer:
justbikesandguitars ( 171)
Jun-12-08 15:02
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Positive feedback rating Great - thanks! Buyer:
andtgar ( 47)
Jun-11-08 01:33
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Positive feedback rating Arrived in perfect condition and was exactly as pictured/described. Thank you!! Buyer:
kansass24 ( 36)
Jun-06-08 10:22
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Positive feedback rating An easy and pleasant transaction. Recommended seller. A+++ Buyer:
soderman650 ( 188)
Jun-04-08 21:54
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Positive feedback rating Very fast service to italy...and a good guitar!! Buyer:
colorado_m ( 12)
Jun-04-08 12:57
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Positive feedback rating Fast as lightning delivery! cool guitar. thanks Frank! Buyer:
rocketboy31 ( 103)
Jun-02-08 11:56
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Positive feedback rating Great guitar, top shelf seller, can't go wrong with Frank Buyer:
gibson-ds21 ( 317)
May-28-08 17:21
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Positive feedback rating Livraison rapide - Produit conforme Buyer:
phomin ( 18)
May-25-08 04:03
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Positive feedback rating Great resonator! Good Comunication!. Thanks Frank!!! PEACE Buyer:
preacherock69 ( 8 )
May-21-08 03:35
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Positive feedback rating Fantastic little guitar--Oozes character-Very fast delivery--Brilliant!!--A+++++ Buyer:
king-stumble ( 672)
May-20-08 05:20
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Positive feedback rating amazing guitar, great deal. Buyer:
bruce13218 ( 65)
May-19-08 06:45
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Positive feedback rating Merci, envoi trés rapide, mais Taxe de Douane de 66euros pour la France Buyer:
pascal110_fr ( 269)
May-18-08 12:42
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Positive feedback rating Great guitar fast service A +++++ Ebayer Thanks. Buyer:
epip4me ( 445)
May-16-08 07:00
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Positive feedback rating Great product and services. Couldn't ask for better seller. Thanks Buyer:
tprhyne1 ( 71)
May-15-08 16:19
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Positive feedback rating Great Transaction!!!!! Buyer:
raster66 ( 687)
May-15-08 13:16
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Positive feedback rating Transaction ok. Great sound, great instrument ! +++ Info: 100 € de douane Buyer:
claireriou ( 23)
May-15-08 11:11
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Positive feedback rating A fine seller, fast shipper, safe packer. Buyer:
banjoman ( 1228)
May-15-08 08:30
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Positive feedback rating everything was as expected. no complaints Buyer:
bellesitems ( 101)
May-15-08 05:52
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Positive feedback rating Great deal on a nice little guitar! Frank is very easy to deal with! A+ Buyer:
its_all_4sale ( 28)
May-14-08 11:48
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Positive feedback rating Nice guitar, nice tone, fast shipping, good deal! Merci beaucoup!! Buyer:
tatiak_fr ( 23)
May-14-08 11:34
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Positive feedback rating Great sound, vintage look, better than expected! Thanks! A+++ Buyer:
gbrickey ( 725)
May-13-08 15:07
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Positive feedback rating Best darn eBayer on the planet Buyer:
letsmakepurple ( 1919)
May-13-08 13:51
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Positive feedback rating Great little guitar. Good transaction. Fast shipment. Buyer:
rafuuu ( 31)
May-12-08 17:19
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Positive feedback rating good transaction Buyer:
grandparobbyspencer ( 29)
May-12-08 15:32
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Positive feedback rating Really nice guitar. Really fast ship, and great communication. The Best!!! A+++ Buyer:
mifflaracy ( 226)
May-12-08 10:26
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Positive feedback rating good deal quick shipper Buyer:
jonlevers ( 167)
May-10-08 08:43
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Positive feedback rating Fast shipping, Nice little slide guitar+++++++++++++++ Buyer:
london090 ( 330)
May-09-08 15:01
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Positive feedback rating ☼EXCELLENT! Great guitar, awesome price, great communication, fast ship! TYVM!!☼ Buyer:
lil_deuce_coupe ( 27)
May-08-08 13:29
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Positive feedback rating Good comunication. Thanks Frank +++++++ Buyer:
greywolfshamen ( 56)
May-08-08 04:47
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Positive feedback rating very happy with product, transaction and shipping (next day received!!) Buyer:
lbherring66 ( 74)
May-07-08 20:50
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Positive feedback rating Very nice parlor, fast shipping. Excellent seller AAA+++ . Thanks Buyer:
sonusges ( 100)
May-07-08 07:37
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Positive feedback rating very good resonator !! perfect transaction to italy !! Buyer:
giada69 ( 86)
May-07-08 05:34
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Positive feedback rating Awsome guitar - Blown away with the tone for price - Any player will enjoy A+++ Buyer:
manalive9 ( 223)
May-02-08 06:57
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Positive feedback rating I got this nice guitar at a good price and I am very satisfied. Recommended! Buyer:
passatjockey ( 303)
Apr-30-08 15:12
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Positive feedback rating Very good, fast shipping, good guitar! Buyer:
duss80 ( 24)
Apr-30-08 00:45
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Positive feedback rating Frank's service has been the quickest I've experienced so far on e-bay purchases Buyer:
sassieverassie ( 6 )
Apr-29-08 12:19
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Positive feedback rating good product..fast and easy! Buyer:
jgressett02 ( 9 )
Apr-28-08 20:35
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Positive feedback rating Great uke, great service, will probably buy a Tricone from them. AAA+++ Buyer:
originaleskimo ( 694)
Apr-28-08 20:34
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Positive feedback rating Fast shipping, well-packed. Everything as promised - GREAT e-bayer!! A++++++++ Buyer:
bhagiti ( 28)
Apr-28-08 04:53
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Positive feedback rating excellent service & great item, very pleased, thanks Buyer:
goodharmony (private)
Apr-27-08 13:29
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Positive feedback rating Great ebayer. Buyer:
saber_62 ( 6 )
Apr-26-08 15:51
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Positive feedback rating Nice deal, thanks Buyer:
fontatronics ( 26)
Apr-24-08 18:22
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Positive feedback rating Very fast and quite reasonable charges of delivery. Thanks! Buyer:
tapaniha ( 19)
Apr-24-08 02:15
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Positive feedback rating Very fast and quite reasonable charges of delivery. Buyer:
tapaniha ( 19)
Apr-24-08 02:14
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Positive feedback rating ottimo ebayer lo consiglio... is ok for italy :-) Buyer:
bobslit ( 174)
Apr-23-08 11:34
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Positive feedback rating Arrived quickly. Made well. Very nice, thankyou, great value. Buyer:
keybonetruckin ( 186)
Apr-23-08 06:58
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Positive feedback rating Great axe! - plays real swell and looks nice - great deal - true resonator tone Buyer:
christianr206 ( 318)
Apr-22-08 17:45
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Positive feedback rating Excellent service, product and price. UK tax and delivery came to $200 though! Buyer:
nonnimouse ( 6 )
Apr-22-08 13:16


 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Sunday, April 12, 2009 06:01 pm
 Subject:  Republic Resolian - Thanks!
 I knowHi Franks,
 
I  bought a new Republic Resolian from Vintage and Rare in London yesterday and I love it so much that I wanted to write to say thank you very much.
 
I saw it in the window when I was just walking past and it was literally love at first sight. I had to have it depite never having even tried out a resonator before let alone considered buying one.
 
I read an interview with Frank Zappa once where he was asked what advice he would give someone choosing a guitar. Rather than going into boring technical details, what he said was 'If you see a guitar that screams "Take me. I'm Yours", buy it'. I've always thought that was excellent advice and in this case it has certainly paid off. As well as looking unbelievably cool the Resolian sings like a choir of angels.
 
I had a quick trawl round the West End shops to try out all the others I could find before buying it but nothing came anywhere remotely close. I still can't believe the beautiful sounds that are coming out of it - not just blues but Indian ragas, jazzy stuff; absolutely everything comes to life. It's so inspiring.
 
I've tried think of a name for it but so far I the only name that has occured to me is 'The Dragon of the Southern Ocean'. It's a bit of a mouthful and sounds completey mad I know. However this instrument is really like some sort of mythical beast so it deserves a very grand name - particularly as its one of the aged ones with moons and stars on the front.
 
Can you give me one piece of information please? What strings are the guitars shipped with? I want to buy the same ones in future. I thought new strings would be an improvement and bought a National Michael Messer set but I only got as far as changing the top string. The sustain was nothing like as good as the old one so I put the old string back and left the rest of the original set on.
 
Thanks again.
 
Hope to hear from you soon and Happy Easter,
 
Regards,
 
Guy Hart
London.

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, July 21, 2009 02:49 pm
 Subject:  A little feedback
Frank,
 
    I received my two republic guitars (a Parlor and a Duolian) last week in perfect shape. The parlor guitar is a great little guy to have next to my favorite chair in front of the TV. Set up, tone and finish are perfect. Anyone considering the RP-1 for fingerstyle or slide should not hesitate-especially at this price.
    The Duolian is just plain awesome. It looks great in the reso-relic finish and is set up perfectly. The tone for slide has that hollow, crying quality like so many old Delta blues recordings. Really, I got this thing to "preach" the blues right out of the box. Can't stop playin' the thing.
    I am delighted with both guitars and am now saving my pennies for a Tricone. Such a tremendous value!!!!
 
Keep up the good work and thanks for all the help,
 
Michael Camp

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, August 25, 2009 11:04 am
 Subject:  Reso-phoria
Hi Frank.
My Resolian arrived in perfect shape last week. Other than unavoidable
interuptions like working and sleeping, I've kept it in my paws ever
since. This guitar sings beautifully is unbelievably fun--especially in
open D. I'm a kid with a new toy I can't get enough of. THANKS!
John



 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, May 05, 2009 11:28 pm
 Subject:  left handed tricone

I just got a left handed tricone from Jerry's lefty guitars (the shiny brass model). I really like the sound. Very nice guitar. I noticed that the bridge is black. what is the material that the T bridge is made of? Also what is the proper string height at the 12th fret?
I own a National Resophonic style O deluxe. The quality of your guitar holds up very well, especially considering the huge price difference. Keep up the good work.
Jim

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Tuesday, May 05, 2009 11:42 pm
 Subject:  Re: Parlor Size "Resolian" model #301
Hey Frank,
I' ve really been enjoying playing my "resolian". I was wondering what brand strings you use. They feel like mediums, is that right? For some reason I get so much more tone out of my slide playing than previously, not to mention that the guitar is just a blues monster! Thanks.
 
Jeff B

 To:  frank@republicguitars.com
 Cc:
 Date:  Thursday, May 07, 2009 08:53 pm
 Subject:  Re: Republic Guitars
Frank,

Your guitar arrived on Tuesday as promised.  Haven’t put it down since.

I have one word to describe it:  “Sweet”!!!!

Set up and action are perfect.  Tone is exactly what I was hoping for.  

Thank you!

John Smolucha




On 5/3/09 8:18 AM, "frank@republicguitars.com" wrote:
UPS tracking for 5/4 shipment
1z2634y80398114014
Thanks,
Frank