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Metal and Wood Body Dobros
Posted: 20 Apr 2002 7:40 am
by Dennis Manuel
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
Posted: 20 Apr 2002 7:45 am
by Kenny Davis
Wood
Posted: 20 Apr 2002 9:37 am
by Jerry Roller
Wood!
Posted: 20 Apr 2002 9:50 am
by Sidney Malone
I don't personally play Dobro but I prefer the sound & appearance of wood. Check these out before you buy,
www.benoitguitars.com
Posted: 20 Apr 2002 10:01 am
by D Schubert
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.
Posted: 20 Apr 2002 10:02 am
by Dan Farrell
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.
Posted: 20 Apr 2002 10:42 am
by b0b
Moved to 'No Peddlers'.