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The Phil Leadbetter Signature Squareneck Resonator

The Phil Leadbetter Signature Squareneck Resonator

Recording King

Description

Internationally known, Grammy-nominated player Phil Leadbetter has won IBMA's Dobro Player of the Year multiple times and been inducted into the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame. Recording King is honored to be working with Phil and proud to be building the Phil Leadbetter Signature Model.

This wood body squareneck resonator is constructed of highly flamed maple, and features an interior bracing pattern specifically guided and chosen by Phil himself. Recording King's hand-spun spider cone beautifully complements the sandcast spider bridge, for a truly professional-level sound that can be heard on Phil's recordings and on stages around the world.

Phil's signature can be found inlaid in pearl at the 12th fret, and his sonic stamp is found in every detail of the guitar.
Open Box Recording King RR-75PL-SN Phil Leadbetter Signature Resonator Guitar Level 1 Sunburst
Open Box Recording King RR-75PL-SN Phil Leadbetter Signature Resonator Guitar Level 1 Sunburst
Open Box Recording King RR-75PL-SN Phil Leadbetter Signature Resonator Guitar Level 1 Sunburst

Features

  • Advanced Soundpost Design
  • Flame Maple Top, Back, Sides, & Neck
  • Leadbetter Signature Block at 12th Fret
  • Sand Cast Spider Bridge
  • Square Neck

Specs

  • Model number: RR-75PL-SN
  • Model name: Recording King Phil Leadbetter Signature Resonator Guitar
  • Body shape: Square Shoulder Resonator
  • Top material: Flame Maple
  • Back material: Flame Maple
  • Side material: Flame Maple
  • Top bracing pattern: Advanced Soundpost Design
  • Top braces: Sitka Spruce
  • Neck material: Flame Maple
  • Neck profile: Squareneck
  • Neck joint: Dovetail
  • Fretboard material: Padauk
  • Scale length: 25-1/2"
  • # of frets clear: 12
  • # of frets total: 19
  • Nut materiaL: Bone
  • Nut width: 1-3/4"
  • Headstock overlay: Maple
  • Headstock inlay: None
  • Tuning machines: Grover open gear
  • Body binding: Grained ivoroid
  • Top purfling: black/white/black
  • Fretboard inlays: Dots and Phil Leadbetter Signature Block in Pearl
  • Fretboard binding: Grained ivoroid
  • Bridge material: Sandcast Spider Bridge
  • Bridge shape: Spider
  • Saddle: Ebony/Maple
  • Electronics: None

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Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Very Nice!

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byJames B.

    fromFlorida

    I have been playing acoustic guitar for 8 years now, started when I was 60 years old. But this is my first time playing the dobro so I can't say a lot about this dobro compared to any other brand except that is it a very beautiful instrument with a beautiful rich sound. The color is over awesome along with the solid feel of the guitar. The only thing I would of liked to see would have been putting screens in the sound holes. To easy to have something fall inside. But that of course doesn't effect the sound. I am well pleased with the price but would have liked to had a case with it. It's to nice to run a chance of damage!

  • Best Resonator Guitar Out There Under $2500. WOW !!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byNick

    fromTX

    I use this guitar on stage, recording and also teaching classes. I have told my students they should buy this guitar because it may be the last one they need to buy. A big portion of my students play these RK Leadbetter models. Unbelievable price!! Recording King hit a home run on this guitar.

  • Really Nice Square Neck Dobro!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byJake

    fromOhio

    I use this square neck dobro for gigs. Its craftsmanship is flawless (really) and its projection is quite loud. It has a really nice even sound to it. It doesn't rattle or sound thin - it has a full sound and it delivers the individual notes well. I opened her up to take a look inside and it was spotless. No excess glue to be seen anywhere. Everything was nicely sanded and smooth and the alignment of the bracing was spot on. All in all, I was and am pleasantly pleased with this dobro. It's a beautiful squareneck dobro with a lot of potential. Whether you use it for gigs (and it's worthy of that) or just to practice on, either way you can't go wrong with this one. I highly recommend this one. And I'm no rookie to guitars - I've been playing for forty years and have owned some of the finest guitars, dobros, mandolins, and basses. I can honestly say, for the money, this one was really put together well. I understand now why the artist put his name on this one. Get it, you'll be happy that you did! I know that I am! Love it - well worth the price and then some!

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byLinda

    fromMaryville, Tennessee

    Can you tell me what brand and gauge strings come installed on this dobro? Thanks.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. The manufacturer has not made that information available. I think they're standard 12's.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked bylinda

    fromtaylor mich

    i need a case for this

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "Gold Tone Beard Resonator Hard Case Square Neck"

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byFrank

    fromDallas, Texas

    Does GC sell a case for this?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Take a look at the "Musician's Gear Deluxe Archtop Hardshell Squareneck Guitar Case"

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBilly

    fromVirginia

    Dose this come with case

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does not come with a case.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byTim

    fromAL

    This doesn't say if it includes the case.

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does not come with a case included.