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Gentlemen of the Forum,

You assistance please in identifying this Dobro (pictures attached). From its general condition, patina, original case and markings, it appears to be a 1933-37 model. It has the 1896484 Patent statement but no serial number.

An unusal feature of this instrument are the inserts in the sounds holes. They appeare to be either bone, ivory or some form of bakelite. I have looked at hundreds of pictures of Dobros (and relatives) and have never seen inserts like these.

I have also not seen a picture of an older Dobro with a completely black body (with bindings). Painted?

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

  Dr Buzzard

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“Beard” R Model Squareneck

Mahogany top, back, and sides, curly maple binding on neck and body, ebony fretboard and peghead with slotted diamond inlay, “open” soundwell body design, chrome hardware. Beautiful sunburst gloss finish. There is a pickup that was installed by Tooter Meredith and the jack is under the strap button.

I bought this guitar used a few years ago, it was built in ’03. I toured quite extensively with it playing with my band, the Lovell Sisters, but it is very gently used. A few dings on the binding and several minor scratches on the headstock, back and one side. Comes with a TKL hardshell case and a pack of EXP42 D’Addario reso strings. Price is $2000.00 plus shipping. Local pickup Nashville to Atlanta area. If you have any questions or would like to see more pictures and hear a sound clip, please email me on here or at: