Ozark Brass Thinline Electric Resonator 3515BTE Resonator Guitar, (Used)

2026-05-04T16:41:39+01:00

Vendor: USED
Type: GUITARS
Price: 479.00

The Ozark Brass Thinline Electric Resonator 3515BTE is a semi-acoustic resonator guitar built around a solid brass, thinline body design with decorative engraved chrome plating. It uses a single-cone biscuit resonator system, where the bridge sits on a central wooden “biscuit” mounted to a spun metal cone, producing the characteristic metallic, forward-leaning resonator tone. The neck is typically mahogany with a rosewood fingerboard, built to a standard full-scale length with a relatively compact body depth for easier handling compared to traditional resonator guitars.

The construction is aimed at blending acoustic resonator projection with electric-style amplification capability. The brass body contributes a bright, cutting acoustic response with strong upper harmonics, while the thin body format keeps the instrument more manageable in weight and ergonomics than full-depth resonator designs. The engraved metal finish and f-hole styling also contribute to its visual identity, which is strongly rooted in vintage blues and slide guitar aesthetics.

The electronics consist of a single lipstick-style magnetic pickup mounted to capture string vibration directly, paired with simple volume and tone controls. This allows the instrument to be played acoustically for traditional resonator sound or amplified for stage use, where the pickup delivers a sharper, more focused output than the cone alone. Chrome hardware and sealed machine heads complete the design, supporting stable tuning and consistent performance in both acoustic and electric contexts.