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04-28-2012, 10:30 PM
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NGD- My Dad's Old Dobro Squareneck
Today I am taking posession of my Dad's old 30's Dobro Model 27. My Mother recently passed away, and as the most serious guitarist in the family, my Brother and Sister wanted me to have it.
It's a squareneck, and he used to play Hawaiin music in the 40's, and then again in some groups in the 60's during the Tiki Bar craze. I need to replace the tuner buttons, but it is crack free. I intend to study intently and learn some Nashville style slide. It will be a thrill to once again let the old Dobro come to life after 50 years in the closet. I hope that somewhere my Father will smile down on me. This is going to be a great day. 
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04-29-2012, 12:20 PM
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 I inherited some Djembes and some Indian Naals (two sided congas) from my Dad. Playing them is very very special. Enjoy it.
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04-29-2012, 02:55 PM
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Your father is smiling right now! Post pics if you can, we'd love to see them.
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04-29-2012, 04:22 PM
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I don't know how to post pictures, but I do know how to email them if someone would be king enough to post them for me. I'm just a little too old to have learned the finer points of internet communication.
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04-29-2012, 06:33 PM
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That is a wonderful story ajay! Coincidentally I have a 1930's Model 19 Dobro that was left to me by my father-in-law when he passed away several years ago. He played in 'hillbilly bands' in the mid to late '30's before he gave up music for a 40 year career as a coal miner. He was a man that I respected and admired as much as anyone I've ever known. Every time I pick up that guitar I think of him and smile.
I can imagine what special meaning that Model 27 of your Dad's has for you.
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05-02-2012, 08:45 PM
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Yeah, great story. Both of your folks will be smiling at you.......You're going to love the dobro. You might try Troy's Dobro for lessons on the internet. Real reasonable and he speaks "everyday language" with his lessons. He is very accessible if you have questions. He has a great many lessons.
The dobro is not difficult to play. All those slide chords are a breeze, and all the pickup notes are all within a couple frets or so. You'll have blast. In case you're interested, here's Troy's lessons.........http://www.lessonswithtroy.com/dobro_lessons/
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