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Topic: 7 String Dobro?
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Jerry Hayes
Member From: Virginia Beach, Va.
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posted 06 January 2000 08:36 AM
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Years ago I had a 7 string Sho-Bro which I picked up in a trade. I played this thing for a while and really liked it as it had a type of G6th tuning on it which was low to high: G-B-D-E-G-B-D. It was nice as you could do some swing type stuff on it as well as the bluegrass things and that one extra E string eliminated a lot of extra bar movement on single string things. I traded it for a Fender Telecaster years back and have kicked myself in the butt ever since! I've got that tuning on a lap steel without the low G and I have a Dobro with the standard G tuning also. I was wondering if anyone knew of an instrument maker out there who had 7 string Dobro type guitars available? I've been doing a lot of acoustic stuff lately and it'd sure be nice to have a 7 string.------------------
Have a good one! JH U-12 |
Howard Parker
Member From: Clarksburg,MD USA
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posted 06 January 2000 10:24 AM
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I'm not aware of anyone currently offering 7 stringed reso's, however, 8 string guitars are available through Paul Beard and others I am sure.Just add the low E and there you have it. G6 eight string. Howard ------------------
Howard Parker
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MELOBAR GUITARS INC
Member From: Sweet, ID USA
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posted 06 January 2000 10:42 AM
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Hi Jerry,
We offer the Melobro in both 7 and 8 and are working on a 10 string model.
There is a free video available that compares the sound and let's you view the models. Paul Beard does have an 8 String model too and you can reach his web site through Resophonic Outfitters.
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John Egenes
Member From: Santa Fe, NM
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posted 07 January 2000 08:41 PM
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Jerry,I made my 6-string Dobro into a 7-string by drilling a hole in the middle of the peghead and putting a banjo tuner there. I had to modify the bridge and the tailpiece, but it works great. I like the narrower width of the strings a lot more than I do an 8-string. I also have a couple of 7-string lap steels. Though I don't use your tuning, I'm a big fan of the 7-string, mainly for the width of the neck.[This message was edited by John Egenes on 07 January 2000 at 08:42 PM.] |
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