Michael Messer - making 1930s style available to all!
“Not many guitarists would be brave enough to step into guitar design
on their own, but that's exactly what British slide expert Michael Messer
is doing with the launch of two new resonator Guitars.”
Guitarist Magazine
UK-April 2008
Capturing the essence of those highly prized resonators from the 1930’s,
the ‘Blues’ and ‘Lightning’ resonator guitars are
a blues and roots player’s dream. These hand crafted guitars feature
original dimensions, steel body (Blues) and nickel plated bell brass (Lightning),
spun aluminium cone, 3 on a strip open tuners, 12 frets to the body, rosewood
fingerboard, bone nut and maple bridge. The Blues has a vintage ‘Greyburst’ finish
and the Lightning has a 1930s’ sandblasted lightning bolt design.
Authentic is the word that immediately comes to mind when you first see
one of these guitars and playing one not only confirms that thought, it underlines
it. From anyone who has ever contemplated a resonator guitar through to the
seasoned working musician these resonators have much to offer. At less than
a third of the price of those at the high end of the resonator market, these
guitars will ignite that emotional desire and fuel it with the reality that
in a budget sense ‘it can happen!’
The Michael Messer philosophy, from the start, has been to make these guitars
with integrity, in relation to design and within reach of everyone. Development
has taken years to complete. Each guitar is hand crafted and subject
to intense scrutiny for both quality and sound to guarantee satisfaction
for even the finest of musicians.
The only dilemma faced with the Messer Guitars is the choice, will it be
the ‘flash’ of the Lightning or the ‘cool vintage vibe’ of
the Blues? Many will justify both, one for open G and one for open E. This
is a guitar that will not only inspire the beginning of a journey it will
take you as far as you want to go.
Reso-tone is Australian owned and partner of Michel Messer UK, leader in
the development, manufacture and supply of quality resonator guitars. Additional
details can be found by visiting the Michael Messer website at www.michaelmesser.co.uk
For further information and Australian distribution contact:
Reso-tone Music: www.resotone.com.au
Musical Instrument Distribution
National Sales Manager: Stuart Knowles
info@resotone.com.au
Ph. 0407 720 931
