Ive read previous posts concerning these and see that they are not highly prized but, at the same time, may be somewhat rare.Yes No I was wondering when and how Mosrite came to be making dobros.and how to check dates of their manufacture.
They were only made between 1966 and 1969. Brads Page of Steel A web site devoted to acoustic electric lap steel guitars. The Mosrite-builit guitars followed the specs of the 1965 Dopyera Dobros, with the most recognizable feature being the seive-style plates in the soundholes. ![]() The Dopyeras -- doing business as Original Musical Instruments -- reacquired the Dobro name in 1970. Can you post a picture of your guitar Using Gruhns Guide we can probably identify the model. A hinged tailpiece, an adjustable neck (square) and no soundwell. Oh yeah.a cast aluminum nut. Ive got the thing apart right now, so Ill try to get some pics when its back together. It has an odd structure inside to accomodate the adjustable neck, which I think also keeps the body from caving in. Maybe youd like to see that One more thing, the serial is on the the peghead. Can either of you instruct me on how to post pictures here Its a real pretty little thing. No fret wires. Inlaid fret lines. Kinda red mahogany in color. The spider bridges center spoke where the wooden inserts go is offset. Vintage Mosrite S Serial Number In TheThe serial number in the end of the peghead actually makes your guitar a little harder to identify; according to George Gruhn, the first 100-150 Mosrite Dobros were made using parts purchased from the Dopyeras. So yours could be a 1965 Dobro built by the Dopyeras, or one of the early guitars assembled by Mosrite. If you would like to e-mail me a few photos, Ill post them for you. The top and bottom are plywood, but it appears the sides are solid mahogany. I may replace a few things on it to help the sound. The D models were spider-bridge guitars with the unique offset spider; C model Mosrites had a biscuit bridge with coverplates that left the saddle exposed (i.e., no handrest). ![]() Most likely 66. It came from upstate N.Y. Very nice gift. It sounds pretty good, too, now that it has new strings and some tweaking here and there. Joe All times are Pacific (US) next newest topic next oldest topic. Ultimate Bulletin Board 5.46 The greatest musical hands in the world, now on CD Legends of the Incredible Lap Steel.
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