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JC Dobro - Posted - 01/31/2024: 07:40:11
About a month ago I posted about a Wechter-Scheerhorn Rob Ickes model body "shell" I had picked up at auction...an empty husk, with missing soundposts, baffle, etc. The idea was to build it out using spare components, and have a nice travel/campfire axe.
Well, I cheated. I drove next door to the Hoosier state and enlisted Byrl Murdock to complete the build-out.
I am thrilled with the results! Byrl is truly a resonator magician.
Of course, we ended up upgrading to a Hipshot DoubleShot assembly and a Legend cone. Classic project scope creep...lol.
Byrl thermo-formed a parabolic/scoop baffle, installed sound posts, optimized all the pieces/parts and worked his magic to make this thing really shine.
i attached some photos and an "on the bench" video/sound clip here, catching the first picking on this thing, with Byrl at the helm. (He's a good picker, BTW). Sorry for the finger on the lens.
youtu.be/r7Zje3GTVlU?si=8nILinpA91T3XXcn
Funny thing: it is smaller, dimensionally, that my Beard MA-6 and Natl Scheerhorn...yet it packs a punch, especially on the mids. It is surprisingly loud! And 25% of the cost.
I drove straight from Byrl's to our weekly bluegrass jam/practice. The boys in the band love the W/S tone and presence. They want me to play it...a lot.. (It doesn't have a pickup, so limited on gig opportunities...)
It was both fun and educational to watch Byrl do his thing. If you ever want to bring out the most in your Dobro, I encourage you to run -not walk- to see Byrl Murdock. He's an absolute gem. And his pricing is very fair.
Very happy with this one! Especially for the price.
Edited by - JC Dobro on 01/31/2024 07:50:28
