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Country Bands/Albums

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:14:08 CST

Are there any country bands that have a resophonic guitar player in the band?

Identify a Song

eric@resohangout.com — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:17:16 CST

Can anyone identify the song Josh Graves plays beginning at 8:43 on the vudeo "Josh Graves Dobro Workshop - Waldo Florida 1990?"

Here is the url:

m.youtube.com/watch?v=_xB5b870...DE5OTA%3D

I've tried to find it on the web, but to no avail.

Thanks for any help!

TTC Dobro

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 18:13:58 CST

Can anyone give me any information on a tut taylor carolina dobro.#134903. yr made value..ect..??

Terminology: Dobro v. Resonator guitar v. Slide guitar?

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 15:13:08 CST

Whats the best way to let people know that I play a resonator? I play bottleneck slide on a round neck.

To my understanding, "dobro" more refers to lap styled square necks? How would most people refer to round neck slide then? "Resonator guitar" feels like a mouthful...

Peggy Peterson

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 7 Mar 2026 16:15:22 CST

Came across This on Take,s bluegrass channel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKgmyy7zEAo

Does anyone know This Dobro players History ?

Would you like to see the title of “dobro” reserved for that brand?

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 12:20:01 CST

I know, first world problem, but when searching sites for resonator related content, you almost have to search on dobro, resonator, and resophonic to find everything.

Dobro Brand P/U?

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:27:03 CST

Good morning, first post :) I just purchased another resonator to go with my Beard Copper Mountain. Listed as a Dobro Model 27 with a Nashville pickup in it. I have installed a few Nashville pickup's and this is not the current version. Can anyone identify this pickup and provide and feedback as to the quality. It has a dobro sticker on the underside of the p/u but I thought that may have been added? It looks to be a good installation, I'm just curious what it could be. Thanks all and have a blessed day.

Aura 16 ...how do you pry off back plate for download connection????

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 10:29:06 CST

I just got a great deal on a used Fishman Aura 16. In order to download new models off of the fishman site, you need to "pry" off a metal back plate. How did you get this thing off? I've gone after it with a butter knife, screwdriver, etc. and can't get it off. Whats the trip??? Thanks,! Doug

Learn to Jam Class Feb 28th Ithaca, NY

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 08:38:30 CST

Rick Manning and I will be teaching a Learn to Jam class from 10 to 4 PM on February 28th. We are Wernick certified instructors and the class is geared to beginning and intermediate jammers who want to learn more about jamming in a safe and fun atmosphere. Here is a link that describes the class and how to sign up: wernickmethod.org/event/pf-rm-...02-ithaca. Hope to see some of you pickers!!

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What Model Resonator Do I Have?

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:06:42 CST

Hi all

I received a Regal resonator today and I'm having trouble identifying what model it is, no serial number on the headstock and can't see anything inside (just looked through the soundholes, haven't taken it apart)

Cheers

Sad news, RIP Pammy Davis

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:23:18 CST

Big T has announced that Pammy Lassiter has died. Here is a nice obit by Sandy Hatley on Bluegrass Today. We will all miss you Pammy.
bluegrasstoday.com/pammy-lassiter-passes/

Is This An Oldie But Goodie - Help Identifying

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:20:08 CST

Hi Everyone,

Just became a member. I have been doing some research and looking to find the date and model of a Dobro resonator that was used back in the day by my mother, who used to play in a tamburitza orchestra in the early 1950’s. There is a serial number #160 that is on the top of the headstock, with no date. It has a 1896484-patent number in the chrome by the bridge. The only other information that I know of is that it is missing one string and that one sound hole is a little dented in. Other than that, it has a few scratches but is in great condition. I have included some detailed pictures (limited to three) to possibly aid in determination.

Any help or guidance would greatly be appreciated. The eventual goal is determining a price so that it could be sold, as I am leaving the country to travel abroad. Thanks for the wonderful work you guys do here, it is very much appreciated.

Being in IT and computers, I drummed up some of the AI bots and it is telling me. ==========

Based on the provided serial number and visual characteristics, your instrument is a vintage Dobro guitar, likely a Model 27, manufactured by Regal in Chicago in the mid-1930s.

Identification Details

Model: This appears to be a Model 27, a popular wood-bodied resonator guitar from that era.

Manufacturer/Year: The serial number of 160, being a low two or three-digit number, places it in the production run after Dobro production was assigned to Regal in Chicago around 1937. Regal restarted serial numbers around one and continued into the four digits. The year identification wasn't started until late 1973 by OMI, meaning earlier models relied on physical characteristics for dating.

Key Features:

The overall sunburst finish and specific body shape are consistent with the Regal-built Dobros of the mid-to-late 1930s.

The solid headstock (as opposed to a slotted one seen on some earlier California models) is also a typical feature of the Chicago-made, less expensive lines produced by Regal.

The cover plate screws appear to be at the half-hour points, a change made by Dobro around 1933 to allow access without removing the tailpiece, which would be consistent with a mid-30s production.

This instrument is a piece of musical history and a great find, particularly given its low serial number.

Which string gauge to use for 8 string Weissenborn ?

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:50:33 CST

I'm trying to replace strings, not finding much info. Everything says 013 - 056 but I'm not sure which 2 strings to replace the 2 bottom heavier strings.

My tuning is EFFACFAC, Thankyou much in advance

Del McCoury Pickin’ Party Jan. 2-5

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 8 Dec 2025 12:08:25 CST

Just curious if anyone from the hangout is going to the Del McCoury Pickin’ Party outside of Phoenix in the New Year. My husband (singer/guitar player) and I are going. Justin Moses, Rob Ickes and Jerry Douglas will be there for dobro, plus a pretty stellar lineup of other bluegrass and country pickers. We just thought we’d like some warmer weather for a few weeks.

Model 65/66 square neck Dobro

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 03:12:32 CST

I have here a French scroll Dobro definitely California made. My guess is it's a 1932 model 66, but possibly a 65. My question is did the 65's have the scroll up on the front headstock as this one does?

Andy Hall is teaching again on ArtistWorks!

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:12:44 CST

Former subscriber here. Highly recommended.

Black Friday sale currently in effect.

https://artistworks.com/andy-hall

RIP dobrojan

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:47:59 CST

I received an email this morning advising that Janet Newsom, aka dobrojan passed away on October 11th, and the celebration of life is tomorrow. Sad, indeed, and I’ll certainly miss her presence here on the hangout. She always was encouraging to people brave enough to post videos of their playing. I got to know her at ResoGat a number of years back, and I really liked her. Anyway, just thought I’d mention it here so that you all can know why she’s not commenting any more.

Smith & Young

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 15:56:59 CST

Are there any Smith & Young owners out there? I have a metal-bodied square neck model that NRP told me is one of only 15 made. I would be interested in hearing about other instruments from this short-lived brand.

Reso Serial Number Puzzle?

eric@resohangout.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:02:40 CST

Hi all. I've been messing with these instruments for close to 50 years and I've come across one I can't pin down. I have all the charts/guides to find serial numbers, but this one doesn't fit ANY of them. I'm pretty certain it's mid-late 1990's. It's a Model F60, squareneck, flat peghead, sunburst. The serial number is D3041770...no spaces in the number. I'd appreciate any ideas. Thanks in advance.

Help with OMI Dobro age

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:14:39 CST

The serial number is D 456 4. My guess is 1974. Your advice is appreciated.

Gruhn Guitar trip

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:46:21 CST

Last week I took a trip down to Nashville to see the Dolly Parton musical which was fantastic. One of my "must do" stops of course is the legendary Gruhn guitars. I did not have the foresight to pack my finger and thumb picks or a bar. I did however have a flatpick and a pocketknife. If memory serves me correctly, Tut Taylor was one of the three founders of the store so it was only appropriate that I muddle about with his flatpicking style. Takes some getting used to but I could at least enjoy the tone of those awesome instruments. I really liked the Josh Swift model. Very sharp looking and killer tone. All total, I played a quarter million dollars worth of instruments in an hour and a half or so and two really struck my GAS bone. A pristine National tricone for $4,500 that just sounded so cool and a early 1900s Gibson mandolin for $7,000 that sounded great to my ears. I did pick up a Collings mandolin that had an ear broken off the headstock and repaired poorly but is wasn't structural and the price was good for a Collings. Turns out it was in the SOLD pile. I don't have any new instruments but did have a splendid afternoon.

Anyone seen a "Richmond" brand reso before?

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:59:08 CST

I was in a store and saw a dobro-style knockoff with the "Richmond" brand on the headstock. Looked to be decently made. Anyone familiar with that brand?
Pretty sure it's not one of those Dobro Richmond models; there was no Dobro branding anywhere on it, just "Richmond".

MF “Stupid Deal of the Day” - $79 Rogue Lap Steel

eric@resohangout.com — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:17:56 CST

For anyone looking for a cheap lap steel at half price.

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid?icid=210190

Today (Aug 14) only.

Getting ready for a gig

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:59:55 CST

I have a gig coming up next Friday so I wanted to get my Beard Jerry Douglas spruced up with a new set of strings. After getting the new strings on I continued on with cleaning up the wood and metal parts. Looking into the wood grain and enjoying the sound of new strings reminded me once again why I love this instrument so much. I’m only playing two songs on the dobro but I wanted it to play, look and sound it’s best.

Enjoy your dobro no matter what it is.

Phil

Ron Landis RIP

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 8 Aug 2025 18:17:20 CST

I just found out that Ron Landis passed away on June 17. I knew him only for his hand-crafted silver finger picks; that was only a fraction of his art and craft and music work. From the Ron Landis Legacy Archive, June 17:

This is Timothy. You may or may not know me, however it is my tearful duty to let everyone know that Ron Landis has left us and joined the Heavenly Chorus, likely in the musicians pit playing dobro or banjo!

I will continue to post updates regarding any of his public affairs in the short term. If there are any specific needs or requests, I will be monitoring his Facebook Messenger as well as our email rlandis.studios@gmail.com

Ron’s legacy will continue to thrive. As his instruments are played by the many folks he jammed with and loved as well as Landis Studios continuing to craft his inspired designs.

Fishman Aura pedal no sound

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 16:09:16 CST

I'm getting no output, is the mute maybe malfunctioning? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Where to watch documentary with Jerry Douglas called Leftover Feelings????

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 1 Aug 2025 09:41:37 CST

I just saw a preview for a documentary with Jerry Douglas and John Hiatt that looks great! I can't find anywhere to watch or steam it? Anyone know where I can watch this? Anyone have a DVD of this your willing to loan or sell?

Anyone seen this? Is it good?

Here's the preview of it....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmBg_DmX6uM

--Doug

Bobby Wolfe Booklets

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 08:45:16 CST

I was lucky to win the Bobby Wolfe Booklets at ResoGat this year and the lady who has control of them is open to printing more. If you are interested, let me know and I will contact her.

Charlie’s capo question?

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 07:19:37 CST

Hello I got a Charlie’s capo dobro 6 string capo (amazing capo by the way)

I have lost the metal rod that goes under the strings with the rubber tubing around it. Iv messaged Charlie’s capo’s about this a few times but have failed to receive a reply.

I know there metal rod is from an Allen Key (not sure if it has a different name in the states)

Could someone who owns this capo measure the lengh of the Allen key rod and maybe tell me what size Allen Key was used please? I would rather not have to purchase an entirely new Charlie’s capo when this but can be replaced for virtually no money at all

Cheers Steve

ResoGat 2025 Prize

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 1 Jul 2025 11:52:02 CST

Greetings from Penn's Woods.

I am donating enough 45 year old Cherry lumber to ResoGat this year to build an instrument. Will be used as part of our fundraising/ scholarship efforts. Included are pieces for top, back, sides and neck, Also will include some extra pieces for bracing, trim etc. Top/back pieces are 3/4" x 10" x 32", sides are 3/4 x 5" x 40" and the neck piece is 1 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 22" and still rough. It will need to be re-sawed as I won't be able to get this done before I leave next week. Hope to see you for some pickin' and grinnin'.

Picture is from 2016

Has anyone here replaced the JD Aura with a Baggs Voiceprint?

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 05:21:46 CST

I like the JD Aura pedal, but I have to run it through a separate DI to go to the mixing board, and to have mute and boost capabilities. I've been using the Baggs Venue for that purpose. It works well, although I get lost in the various knobs.

I picked up the Baggs Voiceprint and was able to make a voice print for my Beard with the Nashville pickup in about five minutes. This pedal has a mute, and by duplicating my basic setting with one that has a higher volume, I can achieve a "boost" by toggling between those two. Of course, I won't know how well it sounds until I use it on stage. But having said that, I never really know how well the Aura sounds out front when I'm playing on the stage. I just have to rely on people I know in the audience for feedback.

So, as my post's title asks: has anyone switched from the JD Aura to the Baggs voiceprint (or another IR creating pedal)? Any possible downsides I'm not considering?

Thanks!

DIY Bar Shaping

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 11 May 2025 11:39:08 CST

So I have a stainless steel SP-2 bar that doesn’t get played much due to lack of a sharp leading edge. But there are other things I still like about it.

Would like to sharpen that edge for pull-offs. Have attached photo for reference…SP2 vs Scheerhorn bar. Hoping to shape the SP2 to something in the 15-20 degree neighborhood, doesn’t need to be precise. (I only care about the leading edge for pull-offs, not the cut-aways/curves of the face…)

I have a bastard cut mill file (flat), metal needle file set, diamond grit file set, and assorted sandpaper sheets between 120 and 3000 grit.

Attack this just like my intuition tells me? Ie, start w/ rough shaping mill file, fine tune from there with needle/diamond files, finish w sandpaper…

Any tips appreciated. It’s not like it’s an expensive bar, but I’d rather not mess it up…

Thanks in advance.

Frank Harlow

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 2 May 2025 12:13:56 CST

I would like to share something very special with you fellow Reso enthusiasts.

With expressed permission from Henrietta Harlow, luthier Frank Harlows wife, I would like to show you photos of Frank Harlow's tombstone, designed by Henrietta with the help of good friend Mark Whetstone. The tombstone was set in place a few days ago. It's Granite, even the colored portions. The engraving on the guitar seen in person appears as if it's 3d per Mark. the Coverplate design is from a cover plate on Marks Harlow Jumbo Cherry which was hand engraved by a now deceased artist friend of Franks, a very special design. The inscription on the back side of the stone reads as follows:......"AFTER RETIRING FROM GENERAL MOTORS, WITH THE HELP AND SUPPORT OF HIS WIFE HENRIETTA, FRANK HARLOW WENT ON TO BECOME WORLD-RENOWNED GUITAR BUILDER. HE SPECIALIZED IN RESONATOR GUITARS. HIS CRAFTSMANSHIP WAS SECOND TO NONE, As EViDENCED BY THE NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL ENDOR?EMENTS OFFERED BY TOP DOBRO PLAYERS AND BLUEGRASS MUSICIANS WORLDWIDE." There are 5 photos. I think Henrietta really put a lot of heartfelt love into this project, and Frank would be proud. Respectfully, Dan.

Spider

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:25:38 CST

I was changing strings on my old DeNeve last night and saw something moving out of the corner of my eye. I looked over and there was a little spider crawling around on the headstock. It took me a second to appreciate the humor of the situation.

Light & Portable Lap Reso (6 sting reso Uke, lightweight lap steel, etc.)??

eric@resohangout.com — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:12:04 CST

Curious what options are for a light and portable lap dobro?

Does anyone make a 6 string reso guitalele? Lightweight lap steel? etc?

Willie Payne RIP

eric@resohangout.com — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:54:48 CST

Hi all. I'm sad to say that Willie Payne (went by Willie on the old Jerry Douglas Bulletin Board and ResoNation forum) has passed away.

echovita.com/us/obituaries/ga/...-19643642

I met Willie on the JDBB, then in person met him, Lee Hiers and "Straycat" (also RIP) at a BG Festival in Cleveland GA sometime around 2000 where I bought my first real Dobro from Lee. After that, Willie and I partnered on a number of ventures to IBMA, Auldridge/Heffernan workshops, and the like. We "encouraged" each other to buy more resos than we could play at one time! When i got my first custom reso (Harper A013), Willie joined me for the ride, and then shortly after got A007 for himself. He acquired guitars from multiple builders and loved them all.

I loved hearing Willie play, but it always took much coaxing. He was the kind of person who didn't have to assert himself into every situation. He didn't have an unkind word to say to anyone. What he did have was loyalty, kindness, dedication, and heart. He was a godly man in the best sense. He loved all things Dobro. And he was my friend.

Rest in peace, Willie.

RQ Jones #6578

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:33:07 CST

Hi, my sister had a Dobro made by Jones. The # on it is 6578. I don't know how true this story is, but what we were always told as kids is: RQ Jones made 2 Dobros for Josh Graves to pick from. Mr Graves made his choice & the other Dobro (we called it, affectionately, "The Halloween Jonesbro") was bought by my dad at a music store for my sister. Can anyone tell me anything about #6578?

Jerry Douglas AND Rob Ickes scheduled for my local festival!

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 9 Apr 2025 04:12:06 CST

The Earl Scruggs Music Festival is very close to me - Mill Spring, North Carolina- and I have been going for several years. It was watching Jerry Douglas there each year that got me interested in playing the dobro and I’ve been playing a square neck for a couple of months now. They announced the lineup for this year (it’s Labor Day weekend) and Jerry Douglas AND Rob Ickes will both be playing this year! How cool is that?!

My wife, who is not a fan of bluegrass, does not understand my excitement.

-Ted

Dating my Epiphone Hound Dog Deluxe Resonator

eric@resohangout.com — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 16:46:01 CST

Tried a couple of Epiphone online resources but wasn't able to date my Epiphone Hound Dog Deluxe resonator. Serial number: 1310121776

Looking for a dobro capo and bar

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 5 Apr 2025 16:46:32 CST

I am helping a 10 year old get started on the dobro. I helped him buy a nice used dobro and case, but he could use a capo and a better bar. He has an old Stevens bar he is using now. If you have either of these items laying around and you could part with them for cheap or free let me know. Would be glad to pay shipping costs. Thanks.

I could use some help dating this guitar

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 5 Apr 2025 11:18:46 CST

I just purchased a Dobro Resonator, round neck to play slide.

Serial Number is D 1154 6

Pictures added.

I was told it is a 1996 model, but online it looks like maybe early 70s

Any help would be appreciated

Solo Dobro Players / Singers like Abbie Gardner????

eric@resohangout.com — Fri, 4 Apr 2025 07:41:35 CST

I love Abbie Gardner's albums, especially her solo dobro / vocal songs. What suggestions do you have for other artists or bands that play self-accompanied dobro or lap steel and vocal music (at least on some of their songs). I'd love ideas for other bands or albums with a singer and just a dobro or mostly only a dobro.

I'm trying to develop my skills playing and singing solo on my dobro and I love the ideas I get from her songs.

Thank you! Doug

Inexpensive Protective Case for Square Neck Dobro?

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 1 Apr 2025 07:48:36 CST

I'm looking for suggestions for an inexpensive protective case for a Square Neck Dobro?

Thank you! Doug

Using a Strap Issues

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:10:55 CST

Hi,
New here.
Now have almost one year with steel, both ele and acoustic.
Have now also added a dobro the the mix. It's a who knows what year Regal,
square neck, in good shape, plays well, and looks to be a good starter instrument.

I'm more comfortable playing standing, but using a stand or table to hold up
the instrument.

I'm having some issues using the strap to play standing when the strap
presses down the right forearm.
I am passing the strap under the arm then passing the arm under the strap.
This adds some restriction and chokes freedom of movement.

Is this common?
Just learn to live with it?

Thanks for any help.

gkentr

OMI Dobro with R stamp

eric@resohangout.com — Sat, 8 Mar 2025 19:21:28 CST

I posted this question somewhere a couple years back and seems like I got a reply that answered my question but for the life of me I can't find it. So here goes (again):

I have a late OMI Hound Dog, the cheapest Dobro ever built (but I really like it!). The serial number is easy enough to figure out, 4 for the body style, the unit number, then 93, then H for Hound Dog. There is a penciled date inside of 4/17/93. The mystery is that between the unit number and the year, there is a small "R". I jokingly said it must mean "reject". Someone told me what it likely was and I can't remember. Round neck? Could it be that simple?

5 digit serial number

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:14:12 CST

Hello. I'm curious if anyone knows what year I have here? The number on the end of the headstock is 01262 and there is an "r" on the decal. Also only has a strap button on the bottom not near the neck.
I'll try to upload pics. Thank you.
Jeff

Barcus Berry HI-TEK repair.

eric@resohangout.com — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:02:22 CST

Hello all. I have one of the later generation 2535/2530 HI-TEK pickups that is plastic and filled with a epoxy type material. The lead wire is breaking right where it meets the body of the pickup. Has any one had success in repairing one these?

Nickel/silver guitars?

eric@resohangout.com — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:35:19 CST

I just watched one of the video's by Martin of the duo Washboard Resonators. He was comparing types of roundneck resonator guitars and mentioned four common materials: wood, steel, brass, and nickel/silver.

I've never heard of a nickel/silver guitar. He didn't elaborate, and I don't know what he's talking about. Can you fill me in?

Thanks!

cb

Airline Travel - New Strategy

eric@resohangout.com — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 17:37:14 CST

Three round trip flights to the West Coast (all direct flights) and my Price travel case looks like it’s been through a war. Literally I have divots and gouges all over. So far no damage to the guitar, aside from a shifted spider. So the Price case is doing its job. But clearly this case is being tossed around, and the impact forces cannot be good.

My new strategy, which I just employed 2 weeks ago, is to pay for early boarding and CARRY On my Access padded gig bag. Worst case is I get forced to gate check. As a precaution, I bubble wrap the guitar inside, and put stuff in the outside pockets (styrofoam, guitar strap, etc.) to provide a bit more crush protection just in case.

My theory is that with a hard case, the handlers either don’t know or don’t care about the contents. And the abuse is quite evident.

With a padded gig bag, it is very obvious there is a guitar inside. Will it matter to the handlers? Time will tell. I’m hoping to never find out, as so far, my carry-on success rate is perfect.

2 Price case photos and Access Gig Bag photos: