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The first time I ever heard a Byrl guitar was behind a microphone in church... Not knowing what it was, I thought, "MAN! That thing rings like a bell." After playing it a few minutes and asking around I got some info. Obviously the issue with a luthier is to make sure their craft is reputable and I was sold immediately when I heard it and saw the photos on Byrl's website. Had I known of these guitars sounding and looking the way they do, I would've got my hands on one years ago. Byrl worked with me every step of the way, discussed every detail with me from the wood type to strap size, and he kept in contact almost daily with photos of the progress until it was 100% complete. Very flexible on payment options, extremely hospitable to say the least, and the end result was in opinion a 100% perfect dobro. An unlimited amount of power and volume and truly the most beautiful instrument I've ever seen and I'm thrilled to own somethings like this. -RYAN KURKA
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It's a MONSTER! In over ten years I've owned 3 dobros, one is a Byrl. -JOSH SWIFT
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When i decided to purchase a high end resonator i obviously searched all avenues but was focused on a USA made piece. There is a fairly good choice of american builders here and during my search I happened on BYRL RESONATOR GUITAR site and suddenly realized all dobros don't have to look alike! This is twenty-first century stuff!! Once I contacted luthier Byrl and was told he would build to my specs i was excited about the possibilities. Bottom line, you get to choose the wood,hardware and finish and BYRL does all the hard stuff,what a concept! He also walked me through the entire process and sent photos of all stages of construction. As you can see from the gallery,the CHERRY BOMB is not lacking in looks and the craftsmanship is superb. when it arrived at my place and I first heard it had a tone and volume that well, Cherry Bomb just fit, its gotta have something to do with the side -sound hole! HEY, it even makes me sound good! Anyhow, if you want a reso and would like to have an instrument which could last maybe longer than you do, check out BYRL and you may end up with a hand me down, I KNOW I have! THANKS BYRL,this has truly been an awesome experience. -ALAN of New York (owner of 3 Byrl guitars)
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