'77 Dobro Roundneck

T. W. Hatem · Post by **T. W. Hatem** » 10 Jul 2007 11:13 am

Dobro / OMI

Ser # D 1175 7 - Gloss Tobacco Burst
Near mint with Quarterman setup. OHS Arched-top case.

Maple Neck & Body, slotted headstock. white bound body front and back. Pearl Dot position markers. Nickle plated hardware.

The finish is near perfect with no checking or other flaws. Chrome is Excellent and unpitted. No noticeable fretwear. Case is also excellent with blue felt interior.

Currently setup with raised nut & fresh strings. Great intonation. Stays in tune. NO buzzes or rattles. Bell-like harmonics. The Quarterman cone makes all the difference in volume and tone. Maple inserts on leveled #14 spider bridge. It is loud but has a warm, clear tone.

If you want dents, chips and scratches, you'll have to put on your own ! This vintage OMI looks virtually unplayed and Sounds fantastic !

More pix available. If interested, drop me a line.

Asking $850. Plus shipping and insurance from 03079

T. W. Hatem · Post by **T. W. Hatem** » 20 Jul 2007 5:52 am

Offers ? Trade for a Weissenborn ?

T. W. Hatem · Post by **T. W. Hatem** » 5 Aug 2007 5:36 pm

Price reduction.........

This Dobro is as near mint as you will find with NO issues.

$800.00

T. W. Hatem · Post by **T. W. Hatem** » 24 Aug 2007 1:59 pm

No Bottleneck players out there ?

T. W. Hatem · Post by **T. W. Hatem** » 1 Nov 2007 9:16 am

One last try !

Zsolt Kutasi · Post by **Zsolt Kutasi** » 21 Jun 2008 12:52 am

Hi T.W,

Greatings for Hungary. Please tell me, is it a square neck Dobro? thanks, Zsolt

Sorry, I see now: 77 Dobro Roundneck

T. W. Hatem · Post by **T. W. Hatem** » 21 Jun 2008 6:22 am

Hi Zsolt ! Yes, right your are, a roundneck.

This one went off to make beautiful music in Tennessee. Good luck with your search, some of these OMI's are great values. I would not be overly concerned about the neck configuration....

TW

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