A remarkably resilient acoustic guitar brand, the history of Dobro reaches back to the close of the 1920’s when the original inventor of the resonator guitar, John Dopyera, left his original resonator company, National, to pursue a different design and...Read More
A remarkably resilient acoustic guitar brand, the history of Dobro reaches back to the close of the 1920’s when the original inventor of the resonator guitar, John Dopyera, left his original resonator company, National, to pursue a different design and new prospects. Characterised by the honky-sounding spider bridge and frequently boasting wooden bodies, Dobros often deliver a mellower, more mid-heavy sound than their counterparts at National, and tend to be found in more bluegrass, Appalachian, and country settings. Now owned by Epiphone, new Dobro resonator guitars offer a great entry point into the world of resonator instruments.
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