Fender FR-50 Resonator Sunburst

General

Resonator guitars were originally designed to produce a high volume so that they could be used in combination with wind instruments and percussion. The distinctively loud sound with long sustain and brilliant trebles quickly became popular among bluegrass musicians. Delta-blues guitarists also discovered the resonator and found it the perfect slide guitar. The Fender FR-50 Resonator (Sunburst) - which looks are partially based on the Tanglewood Resonator guitar - offers you the same authentic looks and sound at an attractive price.

Fender FR-50 Resonator Sunburst guitar: unique sound

The FR-50 Resonator produces that unmistakeable metal twang that (combined with its chrome looks) makes it the ideal instruments for fans of blues and bluegrass. The sides and back of this Fender Resonator are made of laminated mahogany and the top is of laminated spruce. These two wood types provide a rich, clear tone and an exceptional sound transference. The resonator itself is a single steel plate that resounds the sound as it were, providing a unique sound when sliding.

Round-neck resonator guitar

Contrary to a square neck resonator guitar, that you play on your lap or on a table, the Fender FR-50 features a neck with a round profile that allows you to comfortably play it while standing up, just like you would a normal guitar. Its neck is made of nato, a strong and durable type of wood, and features a rosewood (Sonokeling) fretboard with Snowflake inlays. The Split Micarta Saddle bridge provides a more uniform sound than the often used synthetic bone. A set of high-quality sealed self-lubricating machine heads, the legendary Fender logo on the headstock and its beautiful gloss polyurethane Sunburst finish fully complete this guitar.

• Please note: video 2 shows the amplified version of the FR-50.