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Post by hamilton on Nov 2, 2020 20:31:08 GMT
I have been given a dobro to clean up and look after on a long term basis and wondered about its history. I was slightly confused by trying to track its serial number, wondered if anyone here would be kind enough to help? the serial number is B 10 8 8 The 108 are closer spaces so maybe it reads B 108 8 metal body, biscuit bridge not a spider one. Grover tuners. Thanks guys  and girls? |
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Post by hamilton on Nov 2, 2020 21:15:31 GMT
I fink I figured it out. 1980’s serial number 108, metal.
I have restrung with strings at hand, DD 11’s (strange multi coloured prototype strings) sounds pretty good off the bat.
Is there any mileage shelling out for a Beard cone or similar? Or is it better to leave well alone?
Thanks again xx
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Post by pete1951 on Nov 2, 2020 22:26:30 GMT
Or could this be from 1978, pictures would be helpful.
Pete
What size is the biscuit cone? I’m guessing it’s the 10” rather than the 9 1/2”?
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 3, 2020 9:48:05 GMT
I have been given a dobro to clean up and look after on a long term basis and wondered about its history. I was slightly confused by trying to track its serial number, wondered if anyone here would be kind enough to help? the serial number is B 10 8 8 The 108 are closer spaces so maybe it reads B 108 8 metal body, biscuit bridge not a spider one. Grover tuners. Thanks guys and girls? Hello Hamilton, Welcome to our forum. Before making any comments about your guitar I would like to see some photos of it, including a close up of the serial number. My advice is to do nothing until we have identified it. However, I can tell you that a Beard cone is not the right one to fit. Shine On Michael. |
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Post by hamilton on Nov 3, 2020 13:26:39 GMT
Thanks for getting in touch Michael, appreciated. Some years ago you advised me to buy a Dobro by Lebeda, it was a remarkable guitar and I regret selling it, but children....... |
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 3, 2020 17:28:37 GMT
Hi Hamilton, B = brass 108 = number of that model manufactured in that year 8 = 1978  This is a model 33 and looks like a nice one. Regarding the cone; if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Shine On Michael |
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Post by hamilton on Nov 3, 2020 19:01:41 GMT
Thank you for that information - it is nice to know a little bit about it. I think with better strings I’ll find out what the guitar can really do. And knowing it was made when I was only 7 y/o simply makes me appreciate it more. I may have to try slide again, 83rd time is the charm 😂
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Post by Michael Messer on Nov 3, 2020 19:17:34 GMT
Fit a set of 13/56 strings on it and see how it sounds.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by bonzo on Nov 3, 2020 19:31:49 GMT
Michael won't advertise his own products but I and many others use his MM Newtone strings. Made in England and available online. If you haven't tried them you're in for a pleasant surprise.
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by hamilton on Nov 4, 2020 4:33:18 GMT
Thanks for the tip, I will certainly follow up on it and get a set.
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Nov 4, 2020 8:44:09 GMT
Thanks for the tip, I will certainly follow up on it and get a set. When you get 'em READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PACK. Newtone MMs are round core strings - DO NOT CUT THEM TO LENGTH UNTIL THEY ARE FITTED, TUNED UP TO PITCH AND SETTLED DOWN. If you cut 'em before fitting, the wrap will unwind Best of luck and enjoy your Dobro. |
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Post by hamilton on Nov 4, 2020 8:51:26 GMT
Ah - I use DD blues on my electrics and have to do the same thing. They recommend crimping the wire after cutting as well. I now crimp all my steel strings regardless, because it stops me inadvertently poking the sharp bit into my fingers |
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