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05-20-2013, 12:30 PM
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1930 Dobro Model 55 - cone question
I just got hold of this Model 55 Dobro. I've found a bunch of clues which date this Dobro to 1929/30. One thing that puzzles me is that there are 4 half inch holes spaced around the center part of the cone which is attached to the tension screw. Does anyone have any information about these perforations? Would it be an original cone from this year Dobro? I haven't seen these holes in any other cones.
 The outline of one of these perforations can be seen below through the cover plate between the 4th and 5th strings. There are 4 of these openings spaced around the middle of the center cone, north, south east and west.     
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Tom Acoustics: 2012 National Style O Resonator, 2012 Martin OM-28 Marquis, 2011 Custom Martin OM-35, 2010 Martin D-35 Maury Muehleisen, 2009 Martin Grand J12-40E Special, 1968 Martin D12-35, 2006 Martin 00-18VS UMGF Custom #58, 1998 Martin HD-35, 1994 Martin HD-28(FOR SALE in Classifieds), Yamaha FG 730S 
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