Riffster Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I bought this Dobro recently, I had to order online since I could not find the import version locally. I regret not buying a USA made version I saw used for $500 4 years ago, since then their prices have sky rocketed. The Gibson Showcase, had the import version so I had tried a couple previously. First Dobro I ordered came in, it had a big glue run where stain in turn won't penetrate, the nut was off center by 1/16" and when I saw the tail piece was off center in the opposite direction by 1/4" I knew that'd be trouble, so I inspected the straightness of the cone and it was also rotated wrong, it looked like whoever put this together was trying to make 3 lefts to make make a right. It did not happen I knew that thing was not going to intonate...ever... and it didn't. Sent it back, the folks at Music123 are nothing but nice. 2 weeks later I get a replacement and I cannot believe my eyes!! they sent me the very same Dobro I had returned!! somehow I felt like Kramer when he sat in mud with the very pants he was going to return (I know, not similar but just as funny) I called Music 123, the lady on the phone was nice and surprised that I was cool about it, she apologized and upgraded the shipping. Got my 3rd shipping and this thing is a freaking beauty, just stunning!! well put together, beautiful sound and amazing quality for the price (I also used a 15% off coupon). The stock strings have to go, asap. I would say this compares to about 70% of a USA made version, the USA has a pickup, better cone, better frets, and a better fretboard. The fretboard on this Dobro is definitely dyed. For the money it is worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 Very cool, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shnate McDuanus Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 You know, it is an absolutely beautiful instrument. Have fun with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted July 2, 2010 Author Share Posted July 2, 2010 Forgot to mention this thing is a chick magnet, to begin with my wife asked me to buy it then every one of her female friends that has seen it has gazed at it and commented how cool it looks. Those of you who are single and trying to score, nevermind those unreliable wingmen that end up hitting on the girl you are after, get one of these Dobros as a wingman!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAS44 Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 That's awesome man, I got to play what I believe was the same (if not, it was very similar) model a couple weeks back, not half bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 Cool deal StiffHand. I'm looking at them too, although I'm looking at Gruhns. The Adams is about $1350.00, and I'm also looking at the "you know who" sig. I can't tell if yours is square or round neck? How are you holding it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted July 3, 2010 Author Share Posted July 3, 2010 Round neck Murph, I would like to add a strap button on the upper bout. It already has one on the back. The thick plywood and a small wood block inside should hold a screw and the weight. I'll seek pro advice before I do that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KL Posted July 3, 2010 Share Posted July 3, 2010 If it sounds as good as it looks it's got to be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 And to complete the puzzle a tweed case. (classical guitar size fits the dobro) $70, on sale for $62 and I had a 20% off coupon, $50 shipped free. Real good case for the money. Eventually I will cover the tweed with orange-ish shellac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgman Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Mighty nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Sweet guitar man. Sound clip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 I am working on that, this Dobro does not have a pickup and using the cheap condenser mics that I have to get a good tone on acoustics has proven elusive. Lowdown warned me this would be the case, I'll work on it see how good it can get and I'll post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiz Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Doh! I forgot about the possible recording difficulties. I bet it sounds killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIANTRobOT420 Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Very nice. Bang it up like Son House Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 It does sound real good, and I am definitely interested in recording clips with it. I showed it to a neighbours friend that plays acoustic and with the first few notes I played he was impressed with the tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 Gorgeous guitar !! I have never played one of those, does the metallic face give it a very bright sound? Is it electric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Nice guitar - funny what you said about a chick magnet though and true we play a couple of songs that need a resonator and I use a National and more women ask about the National than any other guitar I play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted July 25, 2010 Share Posted July 25, 2010 Guitar = Cool. Dobro = Beyond cool. Had my eye (or ear) on them for ten years. Hope to be able to make some cool music with one someday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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