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McKenna Guitars

McKenna was a builder of acoustic squareneck resonator guitars. Here’s an example of one being played:

3 thoughts on “McKenna Guitars”

  1. 1997 McKenna Walnut Resonator Guitar
    Bill Mills

    After 11 years and many miles traveled, my 1997 Mckenna Resonator guitar is still my jam session staple. Although this 6 string workhorse has over time began to show a few subtle signs of wear, this axe still has no problem holding it’s own. Gregg is still a premier builder of high quality, American-made, hand crafted resonator guitars. With attention to detail that is almost unheard of these days in this age of mass production. The Mckenna resonator guitar is still after all these years one of the best dollar values in the industry. Just shop around and you’ll see for yourself.

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Jim Mercik
      Jim Mercik

      I recently purchased a laminated birch squareneck resonator from Gregg McKenna and I am extremely happy with this instrument. It has a classic ballsy and harmonically rich tonality all the way up & down the neck. Not even a hint of tinny-ness. Even people who don’t know dobros comment on how great this instrument sounds.

      The guitar’s construction is very solid: quality laminated birch, and all hardware (Quarterman cone, cover, bone nut, tailpiece, tuners etc.) is hi-end. Internally it’s got a soundwell. Finish work is not highly ornamental (i.e. no heavy inlay just dot markers) but Gregg is painstaking about stains & finishes.

      In summary: This is just a great guitar regardless of price, and it is attractively priced too. I look forward to playing this thing every day!

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