3 Mule Resonators Worth Every Damn Penny ★ Acoustic Tuesday 286

Do you dream about bluesy and dirty tones, but feel like your guitar isn't right for it? Boy howdy, do I have some guitars you NEED to hear.

We're exploring three phenomenal instruments from Mule Resophonic Guitars. Get ready for an in-depth comparison of these unique resonator guitars, showcasing their distinct sounds and features.

The first guitar we'll be discussing is my beloved Mule Tricone resonator. This was the first Mule guitar I ever got my hands on, and it's a true work of art. Handmade with an all-steel body, this tricone resonator in a single cone resonator body offers a deep, bluesy tone that'll make you fall in love with resonators and slide guitar all over again.

Next up is the Mule Mavis resonator guitar – a super-slim, acoustic-electric marvel. If you're looking for versatility, this guitar has got you covered. We'll be exploring the wide range of tones this beauty can produce, from warm and mellow to bright and punchy.

Finally, we'll be checking out the Blue Mule Resonator. This gem sports a stylish cutaway for easy access to those higher frets, and when mic'd up, you'll be amazed by its round tone with less bite than the other resonators.

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Also featured in this episode...

#resonatorguitar #acousticguitar
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Mule Tricone Resonator
07:22 - Mule Mavis Electric-Acoustic
13:01 - Blue Mule Resonator
22:25 - Acoustic Guitar News pt. 1
33:03 - TAC Guitar Lick Challenge
39:02 - Tips for Flying?
46:47 - Acoustic Guitar News pt. 2

[solargalsolargal]

Mule tri cone sounds great! You really know how to play it well too! Thanks for sharing.

[davidshaw]

The Mule sounds absolutely fantastic especially when you played with the Capo on 5th fret, what was that melody, wow, great show this evening. all the very best.

[davidconnell]

The first steel bodied Mule was probably my favorite. But, I pretty much love them all. Thanks for sharing these. Can’t wait for you to get another resonator or two and devote another episode to them! 😜

[SdeBurca]

Thanks so much for featuring the Faith inlay Tony! I’m stoked you like it. That was such a fun project. Grateful for your kind words and support!

[dukeofearl]

Mule is my dream guitar. Unfortunately I cannot afford one. I will live with my Gretch.
My favorite of yours is the Mavis. Also share your Martins. Sometime could you do baritone guitars.

[crlguitar]

I had to laugh that you buy many expensive resonator guitars but complained that the flat wound string set cost $40
Very nice demonstration and you are definitely worthy of those nice instruments....I'm envious....
I own many guitars but never invested in a now I want one....

[neilmacke]

Great vid 🤙 In the right hands resonator guitars have a very primal sound and feel. Love the tones on the second one 😊

[barrybroadway]

Tony, that light Blue Bastard Mule Resonator sounds fantastic

[texhaines]

AMA Tony, would you consider having a multiple year TAC student visit & play sometime with you on a (Iris) guitar you inspired to show how old tunes help folks with dementia? I know you support Guitars 4 Vets, just wondering about folks with dementia or the Montana Chapter Alzheimer's Association?

[billijoel]

I love all of Matt’s guitars. I have a steel cutaway, and a Mavis (also cutaway). I have another one Mule ordered and it will be a 12 string. I’ve been working diligently on Rev Gary Davis’s ‘Death don’t have no mercy’ on my 6 strings but, can’t wait for the 12 string. I really liked the blue one a whole lot though!

[vagdis]

Hiya Tony! Anyway you can list the songs you played on the Mules? Would love to give them a try on mine.

Thanks!

[davidbingley]

I really love your presentations. They're very down to earth and I always learn so much. Love the finger picking also.


Oh and the blue bastard sounds great!

[mr.rickster]

Great video, Tony. What I'd like to know is, a) do you get any use out of the cutaway, and b) is there any disadvantage to not having a built-in pick-up? Otherwise, it seems like your two resonators are essentially the same -- except for the strings. Any comment? Thanks!

[penfold]

I like the mild warm tone from that blue one. It sounds wonderful.

[robertjohnson]

I like them all, but the Mule tricone just sings to me. My Recording King just doesn't make me smile as much anymore. Great show as usual. I learn so much from your shows every Tuesday.

[nicksilver_music]

9 months wait list to get anything from Mule... If I had the loot I'd buy one of everything they make, what a sound dude 😮

[bugsii]

Tony! Thanks for making my day. I had just awakened from my nap yesterday to get ready to fly the redeye back to LAX from Maui and tuned into the Acoustic Tuesday show. (BTW I had completed a nice 30 minute practice session with my Taylor GS Mini before the nap - re learning the lick "Tax Deduction Scavenger Hunt") I was thrilled that you mentioned my comment on your show about traveling with guitars. As far as the cargo compartments on airliners, they are all pressurized and sometimes they are heated depending on the type of jet. I love being a member of the "TAC Family" and these great Acoustic Tuesday shows. Thanks for sharing your passion for guitar, your amazing teaching and playing skills. The "Blue Bastard" is too cool!

[gilbertachsen]

Hey Tony, your show was, is, and will be...Awesome! Got a kick out of the J.L.H. houseparty clip. Spontaneity is what it's all about, whether it's a busker, a food truck appearance, or ordinary folks breaking into song and dance to the sound of a car radio. As the song goes, " we're here for good time, not a long time..."

[eclecticexplorer]

I liked the steel tricone. Please send it to me. OK, just kidding about sending it to me, but I do have a question about "the Blue Bastard": You said that you use Tomastik flatwound strings. Could you be more specific about which set this is? Among their acousting string sets, I am seeing hybrid sets with round- and flat-wound strings, but then there is the Classic S that appears to come in different versions. Is it the Classic S that you are using?

[paulhudson]

AMA: If you find an older instrument that sounds good and is otherwise in good condition, is checking of the finish a good reason to avoid making a purchase? If you go for it, is there any special treatment one should do to preserve the instrument's quality? Thanks for all you do, Tony. All my best to the TAC family.