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Topic: Gibson DOBRO Hound Dog Squareneck Info Review Video |
Josh Cho
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Posted 27 Oct 2010 12:41 pm |
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Hey all,
I'm excited to share my experiences with the Dobro Hound Dog that has been of interest in the forums recently.
I picked one up a couple weeks ago on a whim and after trying to find info about it...decided to offer a demo video--complete with lots of live playing--with accompanying article found here
Hope you enjoy it, and look to see more of this guitar in upcoming lessons and entertainment I have planned for this winter.
Aloha,
Josh
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Dave Thier
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Posted 27 Oct 2010 2:17 pm
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Good review Josh. Reviews like this are a big help to beginners looking to purchase an inexpensive instrument.
As I mentioned in another thread, one of my concerns with the inexpensive instruments is the consistency of quality and setup from instrument to instrument. An important consideration for a beginner buying an instrument, especially sight unseen.
How was the setup out of the box of the instrument you reviewed? |
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Josh Cho
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Posted 27 Oct 2010 3:10 pm
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Dave,
Hey thanks for your insightful comments.
Yes I agree that you do have to be concerned about instruments made overseas, however, the concern I have is with "no name" imports.
As to my guitar's setup: I took an even bigger risk and scooped up a used one.
Luckily, the guitar was barely played, it just needs to have the strings changed.
I'll record another video once the strings are swapped out for new, I think it will brighten up the tone even more.
Josh
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Dave Thier
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Posted 27 Oct 2010 3:43 pm
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J. Wilson
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Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 29 Oct 2010 8:43 pm
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Thanks for this Josh! Great review! Look forward to more if you get the chance.
JW
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Josh Cho
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Posted 30 Oct 2010 5:20 am more Dobro
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Hey J. Wilson, thanks for the comment...you know it was largely due to your post that I made my little demo video...did you ever pick up that Hound Dog?
And, yes, there's more Dobro material on the way.
Aloha,
Josh
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J. Wilson
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Posted 30 Oct 2010 9:41 pm Re: more Dobro
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| Josh Cho wrote: |
| Hey J. Wilson, thanks for the comment...you know it was largely due to your post that I made my little demo video...did you ever pick up that Hound Dog? |
Not yet Josh, no. The situation has been complicated by the introduction of other options! 
...but no final decision has been made.
John
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Josh Cho
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New York, NY (orig. Honolulu, HI)
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Posted 1 Nov 2010 6:48 pm new recordings of the Hound Dog
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Ok, J I understand.
So meanwhile, head back over to the Hound Dog page, I've just uploaded some purely acoustic recordings of this very guitar, using a Tascam digital recorder.
Scroll down to the middle of the page for the mp3 soundclip.
Here's the page again:
http://www.steelguitarmojo.com/dobro.shtml
Have a listen and then get back to me with your thoughts.
Aloha,
Josh
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J. Wilson
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Posted 1 Nov 2010 6:58 pm
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Nice! The low end has a genuine warmth. I like your earlier assessment about how this guitar would be excellent for a guitar-on-the-go.
Acoustically, The mids are not as pronounced, however, I believe this has to do with the wood? Is that a correct assumption?
Is there a rhythm track in the background?
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Josh Cho
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Posted 1 Nov 2010 7:05 pm no BT's
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| Is there a rhythm track in the background? |
No this entire clip was recorded purely acoustically and solo, no effects, with the Tascam GT-R1's onboard mics pointed between the f-hole and the resonator cone, as seen in the small picture above the soundclip.
Josh
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