"Zilpha" Resophonic Guitars by Chickenbone John

We are proud to present our range of classic resonator guitars. We offer a range 12 fret and 14 fret bodies, in nickel plated brass , and a nickel plated brass tricone.

We are very excited to be able offer a unique feature at this price point, the option of a "Hot Plate" coverplate with built-in lipstick pickup, jack and controls for our single cone guitars.

The style of the engraved headstock logo is inspired by the Oscar Schmidt Stella guitars of the 1930s, and these guitars bear the name "Zilpha" from my great grandmother, also shared by my daughter. 

If you are interested in any of our resonator models, we will be taking orders for another production run. Please contact us for details of deposit and delivery period.

 

 

 Here's what our customers have to say about these guitars:

"I bought the Zilpha Resophonic for my husband as a birthday gift. It arrived today.
He's totally blown away by the quality. Thanks for the fantastic service & product."

"Great seller would deal any time fantastic fantastic"

"Guitar arrived safely today, plays amazingly."

"Hi John, the 12 fretter arrived today and all I can say is WOW... Much more than I had hoped for .... the tone is unbelievable....and the quality if the product is exceptional.....and thanks for throwing in a slide."

"Zilpha" Resophonic Guitars by Chickenbone John

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Zilpha resophonic "Hot Plate" electric coverplate -  Hotplate

Zilpha resophonic "Hot Plate" electric coverplate - Hotplate

£125.00

Nickel plated brass sieve hole coverplate, 1/4 inch Neutrik output jack, single coil lipstick style pickup, volume  and tone controls. Designed to replace a "biscuit bridge" 9.5 inch diameter coverplate without modification to the instrument. This is a standard size coverplate, but we advise that you take a look at the blueprint  to check that t...


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Zilpha Resophonic Guitar - 12 fret  nickel plated brass with "Hot Plate" pickup

Zilpha Resophonic Guitar - 12 fret nickel plated brass with "Hot Plate" pickup

£625.00

Classic "biscuit bridge" resonator guitar with built in electric pickup. At this price point, this guitar is unique, as it is fitted with a "Hot Plate" type coverplate with an integral "lipstick" pickup , output jack and tone & volume controls. It's a great way of combining tradition with plug and play convenience. Resonator guitars can be n...


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Zilpha Resophonic Guitar - 12 fret engraved nickel plated brass
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Zilpha Resophonic Guitar - 12 fret engraved nickel plated brass

Zilpha Resophonic Guitar - 12 fret engraved nickel plated brass

£555.00

Beautiful recreation of the 1930s "biscuit bridge" resonator guitar, with classic Hawaiian palm trees etched decoration. Brass body, polished nickel plated finish with etched Art Deco palm trees design, correctly swaged back and flat-cut f-holes. Chunky mahogany neck made with traditional full neck stick and "pit prop" braces between neckstick a...


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Zilpha Resophonic Guitar - 12 fret sunburst
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Zilpha Resophonic Guitar - 12 fret sunburst

Zilpha Resophonic Guitar - 12 fret sunburst

£545.00

Beautiful recreation of the 1930s classic "biscuit bridge" resonator guitar with  retro satin sunburst finish. Brass body, with super-cool satin sunburst  finish, correctly swaged back and flat-cutf-holes. Chunky mahogany neck made with traditional full neck stick and "pit prop" braces between neckstick and back.  12 frets to the body. Super-sha...


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Zilpha Resophonic Guitar - 14 fret nickel plated brass

Zilpha Resophonic Guitar - 14 fret nickel plated brass

£525.00

Beautiful recreation of the 1930s classic "biscuit bridge" resonator guitar. Brass body, polished nickel plated finish, correctly swaged back and rolled f-holes. Chunky mahogany neck made with traditional full neck stick and "pit prop" braces between neckstick and back.  14 frets to the body. Super-sharp slotted headstock with engraved "Zilpha" ...


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Zilpha Resophonic Guitar -tricone nickel plated brass
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Zilpha Resophonic Guitar -tricone nickel plated brass

Zilpha Resophonic Guitar -tricone nickel plated brass

£560.00

Beautiful recreation of the Art Deco 1930s classic tri-cone resonator guitar. Brass body, polished nickel plated finish, correctly swaged back. Chunky mahogany neck made with traditional full neck stick and "pit prop" braces between neckstick and back.  12 frets to body.  Super-sharp slotted headstock with engraved "Zilpha" logo, satin finished,...


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