jazzkids - Posted - 03/17/2009:  21:22:07

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Hi,

I have my Father's old Magna Tone Double Cyclops Dobro that was made for Montgomery Ward. He picked it up at a pawn shop in the 1930's. It is missing the metal double cyclops screen and framing insert. Does anyone know of where I might be able to get a replacement or is there any metal shops that could replicate the double cyclops metal screen insert? I appreciate any info or help. It is a cool old piece with Dobro metal parts.

El Dobro - Posted - 03/18/2009:  18:19:52

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I've never seen a reproduction of the double cyclops insert, so I suggest keeping an eye out on eBay. One may pop up there sooner or later, but I'll bet if one shows up, it'll probably go for a fair amount of change.

Don
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Square Neck - Posted - 03/18/2009:  18:57:00

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Wow, those are cool....

Good luck on that one!

jazzkids - Posted - 03/18/2009:  19:25:04

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I think trying to find an original will be next to impossible but thought maybe some metal craftsman could replicate one.
Anyone out there?

Here is a picture of one that I found on a website of a dealer who has a Magna Tone Resonator for sale.

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Edited by - jazzkids on 03/18/2009 19:40:38

Slideman1939 - Posted - 03/18/2009:  21:24:57

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There are so few double cyclops ever for sale that waiting for the part seems futile.It would seem you could purchase 2 standard screens UNPLATED (Paul Beard/Resophonic Outfitters) and then have a jeweler silver solder the 2 s ide-by side, then sand and blend and finally re-plate. Beard has the unplated raw BRASS screens that the jeweler could modify.

jazzkids - Posted - 03/18/2009:  21:51:30

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Originally posted by Slideman1939

There are so few double cyclops ever for sale that waiting for the part seems futile.It would seem you could purchase 2 standard screens UNPLATED (Paul Beard/Resophonic Outfitters) and then have a jeweler silver solder the 2 s ide-by side, then sand and blend and finally re-plate. Beard has the unplated raw BRASS screens that the jeweler could modify.

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thanks for the info, I email them to see what they could find out. Can anybody tell me any other information on this Double Cyclops Dobro made for Montgomery Ward under the name Magna Tone? It is a plain jane all wood guitar with the Poinsettia cover plate and an old hardshell case with purple cloth interior, Case pocket has a diamond figure on it and has a snap to hold it down. Dad passed in 2005 and I think he told me that he got it in a pawn shop in 1933, but I could be off on that date. What do I have here and does it have much value?
Thanks,
Bob

Brad Bechtel - Posted - 03/19/2009:  08:11:50

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Do a search using Google (or your favorite search engine) for "dobro cyclops" to see many links, photos, etc. The Vintage Guitar Price Guide lists this model (or a similar one from that era) as being worth between $2000 and $3000 in "excellent" condition.
tinyurl.com/cfz9fl
Willie's American Guitars has one being offered for $2,500 USD.
gbase.com/Stores/Gear/GearDeta...m=1977310

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Beard Guitars - Posted - 03/19/2009:  08:24:39

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The old "double cyclops" is much smaller than a standard screen. If you look at the picture carefully you'll note that it is barely wider than the spread of 6 strings. You'd have to find an original or fabricate it from scratch.

Nice guitar!

bbg

Howard Parker
Beard Guitars, LLC
howard@beardguitars.com
301-733-8271

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Edited by - Beard Guitars on 03/19/2009 08:26:18

jazzkids - Posted - 03/19/2009:  08:34:34

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Originally posted by Beard Guitars

The old "double cyclops" is much smaller than a standard screen. If you look at the picture carefully you'll note that it is barely wider than the spread of 6 strings. You'd have to find an original or fabricate it from scratch.

Nice guitar!

bbg

Howard Parker
Beard Guitars, LLC
howard@beardguitars.com
301-733-8271

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Thanks to all who have passed along the information. I will try to get some pictures of this old resonator posted for all to see. It is just a plain old wood model, probably the cheapest model in the depression of the 1930's. Missing the screen doesn't effect the playing or sound, it would just be nice to have it dressed out like it once was...... Oh well............... if anybody ever comes across this needle in the haystack......I'd be a buyer........ Thanks again.....

jazzkids - Posted - 03/19/2009:  10:32:44

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I found another website picture of the metal screen I need. ....too bad it is already attached to another resonator......

jaykellogg - Posted - 03/19/2009:  10:56:42

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I think that piece could be made. I would make dies out of hard maple and press it out. I would use brass sheet for the material (possibly german silver). Screen material would be an issue though. If as Howard said the screen holes are smaller than standard, you might get an old pair of screens , remove the screens from the rings and make new smaller ones with maple dies.

W. Jay Kellogg