Howdy Craig, Bob's book is great but don't buy it to find out anything about a Shireson. He mentions them only in passing in reference to the myriad of lawsuits filed by and against National/Dobro etc.
There is one in the American Guitars book. It has H-shaped soundholes that have chrome fittings on them. You may want to email Gruhn in Nashville to get more info. I think they were made in California.
What a great story it could tell of it's many years and travels around the world.
Shireson Bros Info?
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