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Best Royall Resonator Guitars 2026

Premium Royall resonator guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

PRICE RANGES: Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Blues For Bluegrass For Country For Slide Guitar For Folk For Americana
BRANDS: Royall National Reso-Phonic Gretsch Harley Benton Beard Guitars
Royall HB12/SB Hobo - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Royall HB12/SB Hobo

by Royall
Bluegrass Folk Blues
Key Feature:
• Unique visual and sonic character
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for slide guitar playing
  • • Great volume and projection
✗ CONS
  • • Limited tonal versatility
  • • Can be heavy and uncomfortable

Royall HB12/SB HoboResonator GuitarBody: MahoganySingle cone resonatorHandmade 9.5" aluminium coneBiscuit bridge...

⭐ 4.4/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 578469
$824
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall KOA12DS - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Royall KOA12DS

by Royall
Bluegrass Blues Slide Guitar
Key Feature:
• Distinctive metallic resonator tone
✓ PROS
  • • Unique visual and sonic character
  • • Great volume and projection
✗ CONS
  • • Limited tonal versatility
  • • Can be heavy and uncomfortable

Royall KOA12DSResonator GuitarType: Tricone-T-Bridge with cutawayTop: Hawaiian koaBack and sides: Hawaiian...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595806
$1,253
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall HB12SC/SB HOBO - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Royall HB12SC/SB HOBO

by Royall
Folk Bluegrass Country
Key Feature:
• Cuts through acoustic ensembles
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive metallic resonator tone
  • • Unique visual and sonic character
✗ CONS
  • • Requires different playing approach
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Royall HB12SC/SB HOBOResonator GuitarStyle: Single Cone Biscuit BridgeBody: MahoganyResonator: Handmade 9.5"...

⭐ 4.9/5 (10 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595802
$923
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall BB14C/FL Bantam Blazer - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Royall BB14C/FL Bantam Blazer

by Royall
Folk Slide Guitar Bluegrass
Key Feature:
• Great volume and projection
✓ PROS
  • • Unique visual and sonic character
  • • Great volume and projection
✗ CONS
  • • Very specialized sound
  • • May not suit all musical styles

Royall BB14C/FL Bantam BlazerSingle Cone Resonator GuitarBiscuit Bridge DesignBody: Flamed mapleNeck: MahoganyNeck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561869
$824
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall CH12/BRS Chess 12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Royall CH12/BRS Chess 12

by Royall
Folk Country Slide Guitar
Key Feature:
• Unique visual and sonic character
✓ PROS
  • • Unique visual and sonic character
  • • Perfect for slide guitar playing
✗ CONS
  • • Very specialized sound
  • • Requires different playing approach

Royall CH12/BRS Chess 12Resonator GuitarType: Tri Cone T-Bridge DesignBody: MahoganyResonator: 3 Handmade 6"...

⭐ 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 516816
$934
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall TMP12SC/MB Tampa SC Bk - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Royall TMP12SC/MB Tampa SC Bk

by Royall
Americana Country Bluegrass
Key Feature:
• Perfect for slide guitar playing
✓ PROS
  • • Great volume and projection
  • • Distinctive metallic resonator tone
✗ CONS
  • • Can be heavy and uncomfortable
  • • Limited tonal versatility

Royall TMP12SC/MB Tampa SC BkElectric Resonator GuitarBody: Brass with anthracite-colouredmatt black vintage resonator...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 607951
$1,264
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall WE14NI West End - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Royall WE14NI West End

by Royall
Folk Country Slide Guitar
Key Feature:
• Cuts through acoustic ensembles
✓ PROS
  • • Great volume and projection
  • • Unique visual and sonic character
✗ CONS
  • • May not suit all musical styles
  • • Very specialized sound

Royall WE14NI West EndResonator GuitarBody: Nickel-plated bell bronzeSingle cone resonatorHandmade 9.5" aluminium...

⭐ 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 578467
$1,209
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall KOA12US Resonator Guitar - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Royall KOA12US Resonator Guitar

by Royall
Slide Guitar Folk Americana
Key Feature:
• Cuts through acoustic ensembles
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for slide guitar playing
  • • Unique visual and sonic character
✗ CONS
  • • Can be heavy and uncomfortable
  • • Limited tonal versatility

Royall KOA12US Resonator GuitarResonator GuitarBody: Koa with cutawayResonator type: Tricone T-bridgeCone...

⭐ 4.5/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 578461
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall TMP12/NI Tampa - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Royall TMP12/NI Tampa

by Royall
Folk Bluegrass Blues
Key Feature:
• Great volume and projection
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive metallic resonator tone
  • • Great volume and projection
✗ CONS
  • • May not suit all musical styles
  • • Very specialized sound

Royall TMP12/NI TampaTri Cone Resonator GuitarTri Cone T-Bridge DesignBody: Bell bronzeNeck: MahoganyNeck binding:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 561871
$1,044
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall KOA12SC Resonator Guitar - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Royall KOA12SC Resonator Guitar

by Royall
Americana Folk Slide Guitar
Key Feature:
• Great volume and projection
✓ PROS
  • • Great volume and projection
  • • Perfect for slide guitar playing
✗ CONS
  • • May not suit all musical styles
  • • Limited tonal versatility

Royall KOA12SC Resonator GuitarElectric Resonator GuitarStyle: Tricone-T-Bridge with cutawayCone specifications: three...

⭐ 4.8/5 (33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 599001
$1,099
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall DLT12SC/DSB DELTA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Royall DLT12SC/DSB DELTA

by Royall
Bluegrass Slide Guitar Folk
Key Feature:
• Distinctive metallic resonator tone
✓ PROS
  • • Unique visual and sonic character
  • • Perfect for slide guitar playing
✗ CONS
  • • Can be heavy and uncomfortable
  • • Very specialized sound

Royall DLT12SC/DSB DELTAResonator Guitar with PickupStyle: Tri Cone T-BridgeBody: MahoganyResonator: 3 Handmade 6"...

⭐ 4.5/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 595803
$978
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall PB12/ANI Pony Boy - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Royall PB12/ANI Pony Boy

by Royall
Slide Guitar Blues Americana
Key Feature:
• Distinctive metallic resonator tone
✓ PROS
  • • Unique visual and sonic character
  • • Distinctive metallic resonator tone
✗ CONS
  • • Requires different playing approach
  • • Can be heavy and uncomfortable

Royall PB12/ANI Pony BoySingle Cone Resonator GuitarBiscuit Bridge DesignBody: SteelNeck: MahoganyFretboard: Technical...

⭐ 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 529667
$879
Buy at Thomann View Details
Royall DLT12/DSB Delta - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Royall DLT12/DSB Delta

by Royall
Bluegrass Folk Slide Guitar
Key Feature:
• Cuts through acoustic ensembles
✓ PROS
  • • Distinctive metallic resonator tone
  • • Unique visual and sonic character
✗ CONS
  • • Requires different playing approach
  • • Very specialized sound

Royall DLT12/DSB DeltaResonator GuitarType of construction: Tri Cone T-Bridge DesignBody: MahoganyResonator: 3 Handmade...

⭐ 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 516819
$769
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Resonator Guitars

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced resonator guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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