Fender PR-180E Resonator Guitar - Aged Cognac Burst Reviews
Though initially designed to meet the volume needs of gigging guitarists and bandleaders, the twangy, metallic tone of resonator guitars became a staple of genres like bluegrass, country, and various Hawaiian styles. Nearly a century has passed since their inception, and artists of all kinds continue turning to resonator guitars for everything from contemporary blues and folk to lap steel playing and beyond. Fender's PR-180E Resonator guitar equips you with that coveted power and one-of-a-kind sound at a great price, optimized with a spider resonator cone and modern-day electronics for perfect playability on stage and in the studio. An all-mahogany body lays a warm and full tonal foundation for the onboard Fishman electronics, amplifying this resonator's natural woody voice with exceptional results. For classic dobro tones at a great price, the Fender PR-180E Resonator is a no-brainer.
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Good reso
I wanted a round neck resophonic without spending a lot. This Fender checked the boxes. Decent tone but sounds better plugged in. I tuned to several different tunings and it holds tune good. I think it's a good choice especially since it comes with a hard shell case and built in electronics.
Good Budget Resonator
For gigging it'll be fine, as long as you're putting it through a decent amp. I put mine through a Loudbox Artist or Deluxe Reverb. It has good action and playability, it's just not too loud on it's own. But I'd say not plugged in it's good enough to practice your chops, especially if you use a slide.
Disappointing.
I already have a resonator, but the fingerboard is so narrow I have trouble finger-picking. The Fender has a wider fingerboard, so I figured I'd give it a try.
What a disappointment. Yes, the fingerboard is wider, but the instrument's sound lacks any personality or vitality. I tried it in standard tuning, open "D," and open "G," and it always sounded like worn-out rubber bands. The only time it had any life at all was plugged in. The Fishman Nashville pick-up is great, but it's like putting detailing on a rusted-out car.
Playing slide on this instrument is difficult because the action is low and the strings are light. I changed from my usual ceramic slide to a lighter glass slide, but still couldn't use the high strings without constant buzz or clunk. Since I would mostly be playing slide on a resonator, it's a bad trade-off. Easier finger-picking for inferior sound and no slide versus my older resonator, which has GREAT tone in all tunings but is harder to pick. Frankly, the best thing about this package is the hardshell case, which is outstanding. Everything else is mediocre.
I'm sending this Fender back and keeping the older (even less expensive) instrument I already have.
