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Topic: Dobro Model Questions |
Jim Nalls
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Minnesota, USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2023 3:12 pm |
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Hello,
I’m hoping to get more info on my vintage Dobro. I’ve had it about 30 years. From what I have learned recently, I believe it is either a Model 19 or Model 25.
It appears to have been made by Regal due to the rounded headstock slots
It also appears to have been made in 1934 or later since it measures 3.5” at the butt
It has a wooden nut; was this stock or a backwoods repair?
Does anyone have thoughts on which model this is and a year of manufacture?
Thank you
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Noah Miller
From:
Rocky Hill, CT
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Posted 31 Jan 2023 4:08 pm
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The history of Dobro model numbers is twisted and hard to follow - good luck!
But I can say that the nut is not original. Is it actually a square-necked guitar? |
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Glenn Wilde
From:
California, USA
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Posted 31 Jan 2023 10:14 pm
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| Looks like a 19, has cowboy chord fretboard wear so I'm guessing it's a round neck. '34 to 6 be my thoughts on a year. |
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Raybob Bowman
From:
S. Lake Tahoe, CA, USA
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Posted 1 Feb 2023 3:01 am
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I have a 1933 Dobro Model 19 but it has round holes in the cover plate and the plate is stamped with patent number that is registered to "Dopyera".
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Sierra U12 4+5 / 1933 Dobro / homemade Tele B-bender |
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