Metal and Wood Body Dobros

Dennis Manuel · Post by **Dennis Manuel** » 20 Apr 2002 7:40 am

I am thinking of buying a Dobro and not sure if I should buy a metal body or wood body dobro. It would be used primarily for bluegrass.
Looking for suggestions.
Thanks in advance.
Dennis

Kenny Davis · Post by **Kenny Davis** » 20 Apr 2002 7:45 am

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 20 Apr 2002 9:37 am

Wood!

Sidney Malone · Post by **Sidney Malone** » 20 Apr 2002 9:50 am

I don't personally play Dobro but I prefer the sound & appearance of wood. Check these out before you buy, www.benoitguitars.com

D Schubert · Post by **D Schubert** » 20 Apr 2002 10:01 am

Wood body (mahogany), square neck, spider bridge, soild peghead, round screenholes. If it fits you budget, try out a pre-war Dobro Model 27 or Model 45, as a "benchmark" for a bluegrass resonator guitar -- use that as a basis for comparison with anything else you might try -- new or old.

Dan Farrell · Post by **Dan Farrell** » 20 Apr 2002 10:02 am

Definitely wood for bluegrass. Regal makes some great (sound good and not too expensive) dobros that are excellent for your first one. Of course I am biased as I have one, an RD-45.

Post by **b0b** » 20 Apr 2002 10:42 am

Moved to 'No Peddlers'.