Ask Frank Helsley, Jr. to describe the moment his father, Frank Helsley, Sr., conceived of Republic Guitars, and his goal of providing “a quality guitar that’s not going to break the bank for your everyman,” and the sandy-haired Texan doesn’t miss a beat. “My dad saw that there was this gap between a $400 piece of junk and a $2,500 guitar that the working musician might not necessarily be able to afford,” he offers, during my visit to the company’s shop.
For the full article, see the May 2016 issue of Acoustic Guitar or go to AcousticGuitar.com
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Down to the crossroads indeed! Anyone know the name of the tune David plays on the “Model 88”? That cool little finger pick number? And maybe the tuning?? I gots to learns that one!
0:00 – Model 371
1:40 – Model 88
5:40 – Model 505
8:10 – Model 223
12:05 – Model 7110
the tricone at 9:00ish has a surprisingly wood like tone over youtube, was it that similar to a wood guitar in the room?
I have a National and a Republic Hwy 61. Both are great guitars.
Great playing David !! very inspiring , I absolutely love my highway 61 , my plan is to buy a second republic , at this point not sure which model . I’ve got four resonators right now , a Dean that I added a Lace pickup to , a second Dean in the vintage copper finish and a Fender FR 48 , the Republic is hands down the best sounding and build quality of the four.
Are you using a stomp box David? If so, which one please?
Good Stuff! Bravo!
Ry ‘d be proud…
Makes me so happy that reviewers for your magazine can play so well. Please pass this business model along to Guitar World.
Amazing playing!!
That was amazing
What’s the song David plays on the 88? Would love to learn! Thanks
I didn’t see this model on the website 371?
Born to play. Thanks for all of the jazz/blues licks, and lessons too.
That sounded great and you make it look so easy. Wow.
Great guitars, great playing too!
Best review of each model I’ve seen. Most folks talk to much and don’t know how to play. Best playing on a review by far!
Nice playing, more of a demo than review though.
David Hamburger, you rock man. I’ve enjoyed your videos for years.
Oh man, great playing!