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Airline FolkStar Resonator: First look

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By Matthew Parker published 25 February 2010

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The guitar

The guitar

We got this rather attractive looking Airline Folkstar electric resonator guitar through from Eastwood the other day and we thought you might enjoy a sneak preview ahead of our review.

Unlike your usual resonator, this guitar can plug-in, which is a good thing, otherwise the two pickups (one mini-humbucker and one piezo bridge) would be a little superfluous.

The white trim around the edge is actually made from rubber and the three control knobs are for volume, tone and blend. The Folkstar also comes with a rather stylish hardcase and the usual variety of stickers and bits and bobs.

Check out Total Guitar issue 203 for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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The case

The case

We got this rather attractive looking Airline Folkstar electric resonator guitar through from Eastwood the other day and we thought you might enjoy a sneak preview ahead of our review.

Unlike your usual resonator, this guitar can plug-in, which is a good thing, otherwise the two pickups (one mini-humbucker and one piezo bridge) would be a little superfluous.

The white trim around the edge is actually made from rubber and the three control knobs are for volume, tone and blend. The Folkstar also comes with a rather stylish hardcase and the usual variety of stickers and bits and bobs.

Check out Total Guitar issue 203 for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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The body

The body

We got this rather attractive looking Airline Folkstar electric resonator guitar through from Eastwood the other day and we thought you might enjoy a sneak preview ahead of our review.

Unlike your usual resonator, this guitar can plug-in, which is a good thing, otherwise the two pickups (one mini-humbucker and one piezo bridge) would be a little superfluous.

The white trim around the edge is actually made from rubber and the three control knobs are for volume, tone and blend. The Folkstar also comes with a rather stylish hardcase and the usual variety of stickers and bits and bobs.

Check out Total Guitar issue 203 for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Page 3 of 6
The pickup

The pickup

We got this rather attractive looking Airline Folkstar electric resonator guitar through from Eastwood the other day and we thought you might enjoy a sneak preview ahead of our review.

Unlike your usual resonator, this guitar can plug-in, which is a good thing, otherwise the two pickups (one mini-humbucker and one piezo bridge) would be a little superfluous.

The white trim around the edge is actually made from rubber and the three control knobs are for volume, tone and blend. The Folkstar also comes with a rather stylish hardcase and the usual variety of stickers and bits and bobs.

Check out Total Guitar issue 203 for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Page 4 of 6
The headstock

The headstock

We got this rather attractive looking Airline Folkstar electric resonator guitar through from Eastwood the other day and we thought you might enjoy a sneak preview ahead of our review.

Unlike your usual resonator, this guitar can plug-in, which is a good thing, otherwise the two pickups (one mini-humbucker and one piezo bridge) would be a little superfluous.

The white trim around the edge is actually made from rubber and the three control knobs are for volume, tone and blend. The Folkstar also comes with a rather stylish hardcase and the usual variety of stickers and bits and bobs.

Check out Total Guitar issue 203 for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Page 5 of 6
Stickers!

Stickers!

We got this rather attractive looking Airline Folkstar electric resonator guitar through from Eastwood the other day and we thought you might enjoy a sneak preview ahead of our review.

Unlike your usual resonator, this guitar can plug-in, which is a good thing, otherwise the two pickups (one mini-humbucker and one piezo bridge) would be a little superfluous.

The white trim around the edge is actually made from rubber and the three control knobs are for volume, tone and blend. The Folkstar also comes with a rather stylish hardcase and the usual variety of stickers and bits and bobs.

Check out Total Guitar issue 203 for a full review.

View more First Look posts

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Matthew Parker
Matthew Parker

Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.

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