Resos

Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 30 Mar 2001 5:13 am

Paul Beard makes a very nice eight string reso. OMI/ Gibson/Dobro also had one but I don't know if they still do. Another very nice eight string is Melobro/ Melobar.
here are the links:
http://www.beardguitars.com/beard.html
http://www.melobar.com/melobro_gb1.htm
Talk to Ted about the eight string

This should get you started. There are others also. I have played the dobro brand and found it ok but not worth opening my wallet.

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 30 Mar 2001 2:09 pm

Your best value would be the Melobro.
I own a 1990 8 string wood Dobro and a recent 8 string fiberglass Melobro. The Melobro is the better sounding instrument.It has a rich deep sound. The Dobro is a bit too bright.
My 6 string Bobby Wolfe mahagony reso is the best and the most expensive.
My advice,the Melobro is very reasonably priced and the quality is near custom.

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Gary Boyett · Post by **Gary Boyett** » 31 Mar 2001 9:23 am

The melobro & Beards sites has the prices listed. You do play it like a steel. Other great sites for beginning dobro is:
http://www.folkofthewood.com
This site sells many different models. It also has quite a bit of information on dobro's. Mickey Cochran owns the store and is quite a nice guy, and a fine crosspicker to boot.

http://mikeauldridge.com
Mike is one of the best I have heard on eight string dobro. He also has a great course for learning.

sliding bill · Post by **sliding bill** » 1 Apr 2001 1:18 pm

I would like to give Ivan Guernsey a mention.
I hear that Mr A. has had an 8 string made to match his black 6 string Guernsey.

Good luck,

Bill,
Bolton,
England

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Aspiring to mediocrity

HowardR · Post by **HowardR** » 1 Apr 2001 4:02 pm

Check out the Reso prices at Elderly Instruments. They are also a reputable company. I've bought several items from them and I was pleased. www.Elderly.com

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Andy Volk · Post by **Andy Volk** » 1 Apr 2001 4:11 pm

I'm awaiting delivery of a Benoit resonator guitar. I'll post a review when it arrives.

Bob Stone · Post by **Bob Stone** » 2 Apr 2001 10:51 am

Andy--So that's what you're up to!! Please do give us a report on the Benoit ASAP. Inquiring minds want to know.

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