Strabo
Oct-04-2018, 7:38pm
I have acquired a Dobro mandolin, a very nice instrument with a sweet, singing tone. The seller thought the instrument was built in the 1930s, but there is no documentation. I have seen Dobros discussed on the Cafe with estimated build dates ranging from the 30s to the 80s.
I don't know enough about these instruments to make an informed guess about its age, but perhaps some of the knowledgeable folks here at the Cafe can give me an idea.
Other that the "Dobro" decal on the headstock, I can find no identifying information on or in the instrument. None of the parts appear to be newish or obvious replacements. The tuners have no bushings and look much like tuners on other old mandolins that I have seen.
I'll appreciate any guidance. Thanks!
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I don't know enough about these instruments to make an informed guess about its age, but perhaps some of the knowledgeable folks here at the Cafe can give me an idea.
Other that the "Dobro" decal on the headstock, I can find no identifying information on or in the instrument. None of the parts appear to be newish or obvious replacements. The tuners have no bushings and look much like tuners on other old mandolins that I have seen.
I'll appreciate any guidance. Thanks!
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