SPAM - Dobro Model 33H resonator

[Freeman Keller]

I've decided I don't need two resonators and have decided to part with my metal bodied Dobro. I really don't want the hassle of evil bay and would prefer to see a forumite playing it. Please feel free to PM me for information

 

1980

[Dave W.]

"the Mississippi Delta is shining like a National guitar, I'm going to Graceland"

 

Freeman, a beauty, and on my list for someday, but right now I have a touch of mufunsalo

 

Dave

[54merk]

Freeman,

Excuse me if I insert a plug for this instrument.

 

I have the same model but mine was made in '95 after Gibson acquired OMI. This is a wonderful reso, really quite similar to National's Style O (9.5" cone and biscuit bridge) except with a 14 fret neck. The extra two frets of access make it a bit easier to play than a National and of course you can still have full access to one octave when playing in E or A with a capo on the second fret. My model is named the DM90 so possibly they changed designations later on to avoid confusion with the more common SPIDER bridge (w/10.5" cone) DM33 which they have recently discontinued (Gibson only makes wood bodied Dobros now).

 

Now that I own my first National, a volcanic ash painted steel ResoRocket, I can say without a doubt that this model Dobro can hold its own against the National Style O's which I have played. National necks are about 1/16" wider but the 1.75" neck on mine has sufficient spacing between the strings. Never had a bit of trouble playing anything on it. This is a good price for anyone looking for a quality brass bodied metal bodied reso.

[Freeman Keller]

 

Originally posted by 54merk Freeman, Excuse me if I insert a plug for this instrument.

 

 

Thank you, may I quote you to a prospective buyer? Actually, after reading your glowing report I just may have to keep it (and I really don't want to part with it). I don't mind asking on the forum but do you think this is a realistic price - I have seen newer (Gibson-OMI) versions selling for 1500 - 1750, list new is 2710 and street new seems to be about 2350.

 

There is a lot of interest in the asia import resonators but I personally believe that a "real" National or Dobro is worth the extra money and I would like to see this one in the hands of someone who will play it.

 

It also catches a spotlight and you can focus it at some obnoxious bozo in the front row of the audience and just fry 'em.

[54merk]

Freeman,

You are asking a perfectly reasonable price for this model.