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Dan Campbell
From: Florida, USA
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Posted 29 Oct 2015 6:03 pm
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I have been playing 8 string C6 lap steel for awhile and would like to add some dobro bluegrass/gospel sound every now and then. Since I already know the 6th tuning I thought about getting an 8 string dobro in G6. What are the down sides (other than an 8 string is hard to find)? You do loose the simplicity of a simple strum. How big a deal is that? What else am I not thinking about? Any suggestions? Thoughts? [/u] |
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Jack Hanson
From: San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 29 Oct 2015 6:19 pm
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Check out this record (if you have yet to do so):
No down side here. |
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Ken Pippus
From: Langford, BC, Canada
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Dan Campbell
From: Florida, USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2015 3:43 am Thanks
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I just got both albums and they are amazing. Very helpful. Any advice on an 8 or 7 string Dobro? The only one 8 know about is the 8 string Goldtone. Anyone with experience with that? I want to stay under $1,500. |
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Lee Gillespie
From: Cheyenne, Wy. USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2015 4:34 am Dobro
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I have the signature 8 string Goldtone that I purchased direct from Beard. When I got it in it sounded BAD BAD. It sounded so bad I bet I did'nt spend 1 hour on it in a years time. (no sustain, no projection of sound). I spoke to Beard about 3 times during the period and was told Because the cone was not designed for the string tension.. and nothing could be done. In frustration I called Beard and told them to put their new cone in it and do whatever it takes to make the guitar playable. When I got the guitar back.. wow.... what a difference...Good sound and sustain and now a playable instrument. Sooooo
if your going with the Goldtone..Make sure they put in the legand cone and make the guitar playable. Hope this helps....Lee |
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Dan Campbell
From: Florida, USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2015 6:06 am 7 or 8 string
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Thanks -- very helpful!
I think ideally I would have someone custom make a 7 string but that sounds expensive -- any suggestions out there? |
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Greg Cutshaw
From: Corry, PA, USA
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Bob Stone
From: Gainesville, FL, USA
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Posted 30 Oct 2015 10:05 am
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Dan, try Greg McKenna for a 7 string. |
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Ken Pippus
From: Langford, BC, Canada
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Bill Mollenhauer
From: New Jersey, USA
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