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Brad Bechtel


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Post  Posted 4 Jan 2025 4:09 pm    
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As reported on Facebook by his son Darryl Wolfe.

Bobby Wolfe

March 14, 1930 - January 4, 2025

One of a handful of highly respected resonator guitar manufacturers.
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Bill McCloskey

 

Post  Posted 4 Jan 2025 4:33 pm    
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Ah... sad to read. I had a Wolfe Ported dobro. I really liked it. I had some issue and called him up and he was really helpful and nice.
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Lee Rider


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Fort Bragg, California, USA
Post  Posted 4 Jan 2025 10:31 pm    
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Sad to hear of Bobby's passing. Great luthier and author. A real innovator. Love my Wolfe dobro.

RIP Bobby



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HowardR


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Post  Posted 5 Jan 2025 8:06 am    
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He lived a long life, was highly accomplished, and was loved & revered by very many people......
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Brad Bechtel


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Post  Posted 7 Jan 2025 10:54 pm    
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Here's a good remembrance from Bluegrass Today:

https://bluegrasstoday.com/bobby-wolfe-passes/
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Lee Rider


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Post  Posted 8 Jan 2025 8:11 am    
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Brad Bechtel wrote:
Here's a good remembrance from Bluegrass Today:

https://bluegrasstoday.com/bobby-wolfe-passes/


Brad: Nice article, thanks for posting!
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Clyde Mattocks

 

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Kinston, North Carolina, USA
Post  Posted 9 Jan 2025 7:44 pm    
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Bobby was a real gentleman. Always researching and eager to share his disoveries. A man with many, many friends. I am proud to count myself among them.
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