Acoustic Guitar Magazine | 3 years ago
"A great sounding, very versatile instrument. Clear-voiced, warm, and punchy across the entire fretboard. I'll admit that I had expected this 1935 Model 37 Dobro to have more of an old-school, swampy sound, a tone that would be well-suited for the Delta blues and tunes along the lines of "Panhandle Rag". Instead, I was stunned by how modern and responsive this beauty sounded. Great tone everywhere, with a warm and clear singing voice right up to the end of the fretboard. No dead spots anywhere, and remarkably, no harshness even at the 19th fret. Rather than being a cool, niche application tool, this vintage box is a versatile instrument that will hang with modern luthier builds, offering no tonal compromises. It will make any player happy, whether as a step-up to your first pro-level instrument, or as a super cool vintage addition to a player's collection. But please don't buy it to display it as a museum piece - this great-sounding instrument wants to be played."
- Bruce Sadownick
Estimate: $1,800–$2,000
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