Domino Resonator
West African Ebony resonator guitar with a Beard cone, as featured in Guitar Player magazine.
About this guitar
The Domino Resonator is built entirely from West African Ebony (top, back, and sides) with American Holly binding, a Beard resonator cone, and a Mahogany neck with Santos Rosewood or Ebony board. It has been featured in Guitar Player magazine’s coverage of R. Robinson’s work.
Specs
| Instrument Type | Resonator guitar |
|---|---|
| Back/Side Wood | West African Ebony |
| Top | West African Ebony |
| Binding | American Holly |
| Trim | American Holly |
| Neck Wood | Genuine Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Santos Rosewood or Ebony |
| Neck Reinforcement | Paired alloy steel tube with double-acting truss rod |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Fingerboard Radius | Compound 8" to 12" |
| Frets | 18 |
| Nut | 1.75" |
| Tuning Machines | Waverly |
| Bridge | R. Robinson, Ebony |
| Tailpiece | R. Robinson, anodized aluminum |
| Resonator Cone | Beard |
| Case | Hoffee (included) |
Quick answers
- How much does the Domino Resonator cost?
- R. Robinson Guitars lists it at $12,000 (USD). Dealer and used prices vary.
- Is the Domino Resonator still available?
- Yes. R. Robinson Guitars lists it as a current model that's available to order.
- Who makes the Domino Resonator?
- R. Robinson Guitars. Where it's built: Built by Robert Robinson at his workshop on N. Ravenswood Ave. in Chicago. It's listed here as an acoustic guitar.
- How long is the wait for R. Robinson Guitars gear?
- Every guitar is custom order. Orders start by contacting the workshop at info@robertrobinsonguitars.com. Select guitars are also stocked at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville and Eddie's Guitars in Maplewood, Missouri.