Post by resonatorboy on Aug 28, 2007 18:41:14 GMT
Hello Michael,
Just joined your site and wanted to share a short duolian story about my 1989 OMI duolian purchased factory direct...In the same year of my beautiful dobro I went to the factory in HB and just walked in to see what they were about. I was welcomed by (I believe the owner's wife?) who was quite friendly. I asked if they ever sold "seconds" and she answered with a quick yes and walked me over to a rack of about 5 dobro's...AWESOME!!!! I spotted this incredible looking Hawaian etched nickel plated unit with the Stars and moon design cover plate and immediately fell for this baby. It turned out to be a 1889 model serial number J4 268 89 B with some very minor imperfections(not effecting the playability) and asked the price....If I remember correctly I think I payed around $695 for it with hardshell case. What an experience, and I have been a proud owner and play it often...the sound of this beauty is incredible! Not that I would ever sell it but do you have any idea what today's value of this dobro would be? Many thanks! Rene.
Just joined your site and wanted to share a short duolian story about my 1989 OMI duolian purchased factory direct...In the same year of my beautiful dobro I went to the factory in HB and just walked in to see what they were about. I was welcomed by (I believe the owner's wife?) who was quite friendly. I asked if they ever sold "seconds" and she answered with a quick yes and walked me over to a rack of about 5 dobro's...AWESOME!!!! I spotted this incredible looking Hawaian etched nickel plated unit with the Stars and moon design cover plate and immediately fell for this baby. It turned out to be a 1889 model serial number J4 268 89 B with some very minor imperfections(not effecting the playability) and asked the price....If I remember correctly I think I payed around $695 for it with hardshell case. What an experience, and I have been a proud owner and play it often...the sound of this beauty is incredible! Not that I would ever sell it but do you have any idea what today's value of this dobro would be? Many thanks! Rene.
