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My EXC 1984 OMI Dobro gets almost no use, time to pass it along to a more appreciative home. Originally a 10-string, I had it converted to 8 since I found the string-spacing of 10 too tight for me. T ...

I had a luthier convert my 1984 OMI 10-str Dobro to 8 as the strings were just too close together on the 10-string.
BTW, a Beard Wave capo isn't long enough to hit all 8 on that instrument tho' wor ...

Honey's Place @ Ko'olau Golf Club [restaurant/bar/"19th hole"] has had wonderful performers over the years. Paul Kim plays steel and sings beautifully if you can get chance to hear him

Thanks, Jeff. I erroneously assumed it was a pan-pot. What's on the Tele I mentioned is a true, double-ganged pan pot, so one pickup fades up as the other fades down. A good-working alternative to a ...

"Those pickups are designed to work as a single humbucker with a blend, not as a typical 2 pickup configuration"

I'm no expert here, but the '57 Deluxe [single] Fender 8 I have [similar t ...

Thanks to all for the info. I've not seen the parts in person, just email pix.

I'd likely do a variant of what Jeff Mead suggested. I had a Tele [now my elder son's] setup with a vol pot, no se ...

I've potential opp'ty on most of the necessary to fabricate a single 8 out of parts; pix below show what's included. The missing elements http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/11430_steel2_1.jpg ...

It might be possible to use pumice to clean up without damaging the "originality" of your steel. My Fender dlx 8 is a '57 but has managed to avoid pitting on the fretboard. Nevr Dull polis ...

I'd not found that one on Gbase. I was in Retrofrets a month ago, didn't see it then either. Thanks mucho for this good point of reference, Brad!

I have an '84 OMI squareneck Dobro. It plays/sounds great but I rarely use it. It originally was 10-string
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/11430_dobro_as_10str_1.jpg

But I had it conv ...

Hadn't seen the Motion Sound unit before which Erv posted but can offer another thought in that direction. Some years ago when they 1st came out I got a Motion Sound RS 112 speaker.

It's a little ...

Good general condition. All latches/snaps/handle work fine. Case will hold/carry a Stringmaster as is but 3 of four case-length joints are a bit loose under the Tweed. $150 + ship'g. If restored this ...

'57 Dlx 8 I got from Brad B a decade ago.
http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1029/11430_JB_Scorpio_Steel_1.jpg
Still learnin' 1 neck before I attempt 2...

Mine's a '57 blonde, like Gabby's. Wish I could play like him...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/basilking/JBScorpioSteel.jpg

I'd been looking @ the Chinese-made/US-assembled 8-str Gold Tones for a bit. Have ended up acquiring an '83 OMI 10-str Dobro that's currently @ luthier's being re-done [nut/saddle] for 8. Total inve ...

Despite drop in vtg instr/equip prices across-the-board in recent times I'd say $4K+ for a clean/orig Vibroverb isn't "unrealistic". There just weren't ever that many of 'em, + the SRV conn ...

I have & use an orig BF '64 Elec Instr Vibroverb. It's good for many things incl '57 single Dlx 8 Fender lap steel.

An attractive alternative that's not as expensive is a Music Man 1x15 comb ...

Thx Eugene - Plan's to remove any unused tuners to reduce confusion. These might be "spares" if I had tuner-failure. This particular Dobro's not seen a lotta use and they seem fine for now ...

Yes, Tom - the saddle [appears to be Maple] extends slightly beyond the aluminum spider-bridge. It's beveled so the part that contacts the aluminum isn't as "wide" as the portion the string ...

FWIW I've a tweed case that hangs together [but really oughta be peeled/interior-fiber-glassed/plush re-installed] for a dbl-neck '50s Fender. Got it as a "beater" [ext's not "bad" ...

Thx Tom. Got a few books that chronicle the Dopyera's saga through Beauchamp, Regal/et al, Semie Mosely, & so forth. None had the detail you've offered.

As mentioned, this is the 1st Dobro I ...

My 1st post here. Just acquired an '83 OMI Dobro. Got an old Nat'l & other lap steels but never spent much attention on Dobros before.

My newbie-to-Dobro-world question: how long were the D ...

I'm new to this forum & nobody's "expert" lap steeler but have "slud" on elec 6 & lap-style for some decades. My 2 "squeezes" for lap steel are dependent on venu ...

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Topic: 1984 Omi 8 Str Dobro $900
Jim Behnke Replies: 0 Views: 1584	Forum Section: For Sale: Steel Guitars Posted: 14 Nov 2016 9:15 am Subject: 1984 Omi 8 Str Dobro $900
Jim Behnke Replies: 0 Views: 1584	My EXC 1984 OMI Dobro gets almost no use, time to pass it along to a more appreciative home. Originally a 10-string, I had it converted to 8 since I found the string-spacing of 10 too tight for me. T ...
Topic: Wider string spacing on 8 string steels?
Jim Behnke Replies: 14 Views: 7411	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 17 Apr 2016 10:10 am Subject: Wider string spacing on 8 string steels?
Jim Behnke Replies: 14 Views: 7411	I had a luthier convert my 1984 OMI 10-str Dobro to 8 as the strings were just too close together on the 10-string. BTW, a Beard Wave capo isn't long enough to hit all 8 on that instrument tho' wor ...
Topic: Steel guitar on Oahu
Jim Behnke Replies: 4 Views: 1558	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 18 Feb 2016 6:47 pm Subject: Steel guitar on Oahu
Jim Behnke Replies: 4 Views: 1558	Honey's Place @ Ko'olau Golf Club [restaurant/bar/"19th hole"] has had wonderful performers over the years. Paul Kim plays steel and sings beautifully if you can get chance to hear him
Topic: Counsel on likely value of 1/3 of a '50s Stringmaster?
Jim Behnke Replies: 23 Views: 9354	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Nov 2015 9:54 pm Subject: Counsel on likely value of 1/3 of a '50s Stringmaster?
Jim Behnke Replies: 23 Views: 9354	Thanks, Jeff. I erroneously assumed it was a pan-pot. What's on the Tele I mentioned is a true, double-ganged pan pot, so one pickup fades up as the other fades down. A good-working alternative to a ...
Topic: Counsel on likely value of 1/3 of a '50s Stringmaster?
Jim Behnke Replies: 23 Views: 9354	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Nov 2015 8:46 pm Subject: Counsel on likely value of 1/3 of a '50s Stringmaster?
Jim Behnke Replies: 23 Views: 9354	"Those pickups are designed to work as a single humbucker with a blend, not as a typical 2 pickup configuration" I'm no expert here, but the '57 Deluxe [single] Fender 8 I have [similar t ...
Topic: Counsel on likely value of 1/3 of a '50s Stringmaster?
Jim Behnke Replies: 23 Views: 9354	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Nov 2015 8:45 am Subject: Counsel on likely value of 1/3 of a '50s Stringmaster?
Jim Behnke Replies: 23 Views: 9354	Thanks to all for the info. I've not seen the parts in person, just email pix. I'd likely do a variant of what Jeff Mead suggested. I had a Tele [now my elder son's] setup with a vol pot, no se ...
Topic: Counsel on likely value of 1/3 of a '50s Stringmaster?
Jim Behnke Replies: 23 Views: 9354	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Nov 2015 8:50 pm Subject: Counsel on likely value of 1/3 of a '50s Stringmaster?
Jim Behnke Replies: 23 Views: 9354	I've potential opp'ty on most of the necessary to fabricate a single 8 out of parts; pix below show what's included. The missing elements http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504/11430_steel2_1.jpg ...
Topic: Fender deluxe pitting restoration
Jim Behnke Replies: 3 Views: 1157	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 15 Dec 2014 7:50 pm Subject: Fender deluxe pitting restoration
Jim Behnke Replies: 3 Views: 1157	It might be possible to use pumice to clean up without damaging the "originality" of your steel. My Fender dlx 8 is a '57 but has managed to avoid pitting on the fretboard. Nevr Dull polis ...
Topic: Help on value of '84 OMI 8-str Dobro?
Jim Behnke Replies: 2 Views: 1853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Jun 2014 8:47 pm Subject: Help on value of '84 OMI 8-str Dobro?
Jim Behnke Replies: 2 Views: 1853	I'd not found that one on Gbase. I was in Retrofrets a month ago, didn't see it then either. Thanks mucho for this good point of reference, Brad!
Topic: Help on value of '84 OMI 8-str Dobro?
Jim Behnke Replies: 2 Views: 1853	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Jun 2014 9:46 am Subject: Help on value of '84 OMI 8-str Dobro?
Jim Behnke Replies: 2 Views: 1853	I have an '84 OMI squareneck Dobro. It plays/sounds great but I rarely use it. It originally was 10-string http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1403/11430_dobro_as_10str_1.jpg But I had it conv ...
Topic: Leslie effects suggestions.
Jim Behnke Replies: 64 Views: 25591	Forum Section: Electronics Posted: 20 May 2012 6:43 am Subject: Leslie effects suggestions.
Jim Behnke Replies: 64 Views: 25591	Hadn't seen the Motion Sound unit before which Erv posted but can offer another thought in that direction. Some years ago when they 1st came out I got a Motion Sound RS 112 speaker. It's a little ...
Topic: '50s Tweed Case for dbl 8 Fender Steel price rduced
Jim Behnke Replies: 1 Views: 1039	Forum Section: For Sale: Amps and Accessories Posted: 5 Apr 2012 2:00 pm Subject: '50s Tweed Case for dbl 8 Fender Steel price rduced
Jim Behnke Replies: 1 Views: 1039	Good general condition. All latches/snaps/handle work fine. Case will hold/carry a Stringmaster as is but 3 of four case-length joints are a bit loose under the Tweed. $150 + ship'g. If restored this ...
Topic: Stringmaster Owners...Check In Here...
Jim Behnke Replies: 68 Views: 27507	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 2 Jan 2012 12:21 pm Subject: Stringmaster Owners...Check In Here...
Jim Behnke Replies: 68 Views: 27507	'57 Dlx 8 I got from Brad B a decade ago. http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1029/11430_JB_Scorpio_Steel_1.jpg Still learnin' 1 neck before I attempt 2...
Topic: The "New" Fender Deluxe 8 (caution..big pictures)
Jim Behnke Replies: 7 Views: 2501	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 12 Dec 2011 7:03 pm Subject: The "New" Fender Deluxe 8 (caution..big pictures)
Jim Behnke Replies: 7 Views: 2501	Mine's a '57 blonde, like Gabby's. Wish I could play like him... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v226/basilking/JBScorpioSteel.jpg
Topic: Opinions/Advice Needed and Welcomed-Want To Go Acoustic
Jim Behnke Replies: 11 Views: 4284	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Nov 2011 8:16 pm Subject: Opinions/Advice Needed and Welcomed-Want To Go Acoustic
Jim Behnke Replies: 11 Views: 4284	I'd been looking @ the Chinese-made/US-assembled 8-str Gold Tones for a bit. Have ended up acquiring an '83 OMI 10-str Dobro that's currently @ luthier's being re-done [nut/saddle] for 8. Total inve ...
Topic: Fender Vibroverb for nonpedal...
Jim Behnke Replies: 17 Views: 6107	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 23 Nov 2011 8:15 pm Subject: Fender Vibroverb for nonpedal...
Jim Behnke Replies: 17 Views: 6107	Despite drop in vtg instr/equip prices across-the-board in recent times I'd say $4K+ for a clean/orig Vibroverb isn't "unrealistic". There just weren't ever that many of 'em, + the SRV conn ...
Topic: Fender Vibroverb for nonpedal...
Jim Behnke Replies: 17 Views: 6107	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 19 Nov 2011 9:16 pm Subject: Fender Vibroverb for nonpedal...
Jim Behnke Replies: 17 Views: 6107	I have & use an orig BF '64 Elec Instr Vibroverb. It's good for many things incl '57 single Dlx 8 Fender lap steel. An attractive alternative that's not as expensive is a Music Man 1x15 comb ...
Topic: OMI Dobro history
Jim Behnke Replies: 10 Views: 10935	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 11 Nov 2011 8:33 pm Subject: OMI Dobro history
Jim Behnke Replies: 10 Views: 10935	Thx Eugene - Plan's to remove any unused tuners to reduce confusion. These might be "spares" if I had tuner-failure. This particular Dobro's not seen a lotta use and they seem fine for now ...
Topic: OMI Dobro history
Jim Behnke Replies: 10 Views: 10935	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Nov 2011 6:40 pm Subject: OMI Dobro history
Jim Behnke Replies: 10 Views: 10935	Yes, Tom - the saddle [appears to be Maple] extends slightly beyond the aluminum spider-bridge. It's beveled so the part that contacts the aluminum isn't as "wide" as the portion the string ...
Topic: Gig bag for a Dual Professional.
Jim Behnke Replies: 6 Views: 1576	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 6 Nov 2011 6:21 pm Subject: Gig bag for a Dual Professional.
Jim Behnke Replies: 6 Views: 1576	FWIW I've a tweed case that hangs together [but really oughta be peeled/interior-fiber-glassed/plush re-installed] for a dbl-neck '50s Fender. Got it as a "beater" [ext's not "bad" ...
Topic: OMI Dobro history
Jim Behnke Replies: 10 Views: 10935	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 5 Nov 2011 11:32 am Subject: OMI Dobro history
Jim Behnke Replies: 10 Views: 10935	Thx Tom. Got a few books that chronicle the Dopyera's saga through Beauchamp, Regal/et al, Semie Mosely, & so forth. None had the detail you've offered. As mentioned, this is the 1st Dobro I ...
Topic: OMI Dobro history
Jim Behnke Replies: 10 Views: 10935	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 4 Nov 2011 6:59 pm Subject: OMI Dobro history
Jim Behnke Replies: 10 Views: 10935	My 1st post here. Just acquired an '83 OMI Dobro. Got an old Nat'l & other lap steels but never spent much attention on Dobros before. My newbie-to-Dobro-world question: how long were the D ...
Topic: ideal steel / lap steel amplifier
Jim Behnke Replies: 30 Views: 16492	Forum Section: Steel Without Pedals Posted: 28 Oct 2011 5:27 pm Subject: ideal steel / lap steel amplifier
Jim Behnke Replies: 30 Views: 16492	I'm new to this forum & nobody's "expert" lap steeler but have "slud" on elec 6 & lap-style for some decades. My 2 "squeezes" for lap steel are dependent on venu ...