1936 Regal / Dobro model 37

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1936 Regal / Dobro model 37

This '36 Regal 14-fret model 37 might be the cleanest 30's Dobro we've ever had. The photos do a very poor job of capturing the essence of this instrument, my apologies. The sunburst finish is in great shape, with a warm sheen and a fine crazing throughout. There are no cracks or bruises as the photos might suggest, and this instrument's condition belies its 68 years. This is a V-shaped-round-neck instrument, currently set up Hawaiian by Luthier Joseph Yanuziello with a polished bone tall nut and raised maple saddles. It sounds wonderful played in this style, but can easily be un-converted from Hawaiian back to Spanish with a new nut and lower saddles. The cone is original and sounds warm and rich, with just enough bite to cut through in a jam session; and there are plenty of vintage overtones to warm-up any recording or solo piece. A slick extra is the pick-up system: It's the capsule of a Shure SM-58 professionally mounted inside the soundwell, and wired to a standard 1/4" jack. The plugged in sound is to die for, and best-yet, it's a passive (no battery needed) system. Very cool. Add to the package a brown custom-fitted Calton case and you'll get the whole picture...
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1936 Regal / Dobro model 37
  • 1936 Regal / Dobro model 37
  • 1936 Regal / Dobro model 37
  • 1936 Regal / Dobro model 37
  • 1936 Regal / Dobro model 37
  • 1936 Regal / Dobro model 37
  • 1936 Regal / Dobro model 37
  • 1936 Regal / Dobro model 37
  • 1936 Regal / Dobro model 37

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