Post by chrisburnuk on May 10, 2021 9:47:25 GMT
Hi Chris,
I see you’re asking about a Beard Deco phonic model 27, which isn’t a Goldtone import. I’ve recently sold one on eBay. It’s a fantastic guitar fitted with a Fishman Nashville pickup. Combined with a Jerry Douglas Aura pedal sounded great.
So....why did l sell it?
It sounds very loud and Dobro? like, but seemed a tad harsh with as Michael said, a lack of sweetness. I know it was new but the main reason l bought was it was supposed to be a homage to a 30s Dobro model 27. I was expecting a 30s big neck and similar vibe tonally to an original.
I too was inspired by ECs unplugged album and love the sound of his Dobro.
My first serious resonator was a 1993 maple Dobro which sounded great to me. I got caught up in the shiny National thing and traded it and other resonators for 25 years.
I now have an original circa 1937 Dobro model 27 14 fret and couldn’t be happier. It has a huge V neck with a fair bit of wear, tear and dirt but sounds to me like a Dobro should. Not blue grassy at all. I got it for just under £1200 so l feel vey lucky. It has 84 years of being played to offer in the tone, which can’t be replicated. I’m currently experimenting with different MM strings. Monels are up next.
Best of luck with your search.
Regards
Chris
‘I love slide me’
Thanks for the info! There are a few 30’s dobros kicking about.. a touch more than £1200 but I could stretch a little further. I get nervous about blowing the budget on the guitar itself and having nothing in reserve for the TLC that might be needed if you know what I mean.
I love the tone Clapton has for his acoustic slide stuff.. even back to his 70s albums where it was just sprinkled in to the mix. It’s definitely the type of tone I’m looking for i think over a biscuit bridge. Cheers Chris