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Topic: Sho-Bro Dobro Questions |
Joey Ace
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 27 Aug 2004 1:52 pm |
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Yes, I know it should be called a Reso...
I found a few threads about these in the archives but have more questions.
What was the overall quality of the construction and sound?
What's the current market value?
Thanks.[This message was edited by Joey Ace on 27 August 2004 at 02:52 PM.] |
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Paul Warnik
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Illinois,USA
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Posted 30 Aug 2004 7:51 am
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Joey A-I have owned one or two-The standard model came in Spanish round neck or Hawaiian square neck in six or seven strings-they have a considerably wider (at lower bout) body than all Dobros (except the Norwood Chimes model) The most desired model (IMHO) is the "Shot Jackson Custom" model which I believe were a limited production-My viewpoint is that they (Sho-Bro) do not sound as good as Dobro made guitars  [This message was edited by PAUL WARNIK on 30 August 2004 at 08:52 AM.] |
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Bryan Bradfield
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Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
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Posted 30 Aug 2004 11:00 am
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| Joey - There is a knowledeable Sho-Bro resource, first name Ritchie, on the resoguit list. I believe he is former pedal steeler, although I don't think I've seen him on the steel guitar forum. |
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 30 Aug 2004 11:18 am
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Thanks guys. I had an lead on one, but I passed. Not too many people have nice things to say about them. I don't need another instrument anyway.
Bryan, I found Ritchie's posts using the Search at ResoGuit. He has FOUR Sho-Bors and loves them.
He also has an Emmons D10 Push Pull that he says hasn't been out of the case in years.
hmmmmmmmm......  |
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 30 Aug 2004 12:03 pm
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Hey Joey,....what am I, chopped liver?
I've got one and I agree with Paul. It does remind me of my ex.....a wide lower bout. It falls short in the tone department with the sound a little muffled. I know that they were made by both Gretsch and Sho-Bud. Mine has a Gretsch tailpiece so I assume it's not a Sho-Bud, although as I understand, the Sho-Buds also used the same tailpieces.
It's a nice piece to have hanging around  but the standard Dobros do sound better. |
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Bob Hickish
From:
Port Ludlow, Washington, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 30 Aug 2004 12:33 pm
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Joey
I don't know if you were interested in
going Reso ! or it looked like it might be a
good deal - IMO - you can make a reso out of a cigar box and make it sound good !
Its in the tin and set up that counts most ,
I have set up Johnson's and had them sound as good as my Dobro .
BH |
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