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On the slim chance that you didn't know, there's nothing to prevent you from playing D tunes (or any other key for that matter) on G tuned dobros.

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Originally posted by hlpdobro

On the slim chance that you didn't know, there's nothing to prevent you from playing D tunes (or any other key for that matter) on G tuned dobros.

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Yes, I know that, but I am liking the open G tuning on the dobro and want that open tuning feel for D.  I use to play a lot of fingerstyle guitar and used to use DADF#AD and know my way around the scales pretty well.  It would be faster for me to get up to speed rather than feeling out the D scales in the G tuning. 

Gotcha, well, good luck and have fun.

h

I doubt you want the associated expense, but this sounds like a perfect situation for a hipshot double shot.

Both Goldtones are fine the SM is solid mahogany, the other will be laminated wood, if this don't matter, or you can't tell the difference then get the cheaper one, both will get you playing and that's the most important part. Get the one you can afford.

I'll say this too, both those instruments are overbuilt imo, which could be a good thing for you if ruggedness matters, that SM is in a price range of some others that may appeal more to you, check the classified section here, for a comparable price there's a hand made Stepick Teardrop that sounds great, so, shop around.

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Originally posted by Wildeman

Both Goldtones are fine the SM is solid mahogany, the other will be laminated wood, if this don't matter, or you can't tell the difference then get the cheaper one, both will get you playing and that's the most important part. Get the one you can afford.

I'll say this too, both those instruments are overbuilt imo, which could be a good thing for you if ruggedness matters, that SM is in a price range of some others that may appeal more to you, check the classified section here, for a comparable price there's a hand made Stepick Teardrop that sounds great, so, shop around.

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Wildeman, thanks for the response. That's the kind of info I was seeking. Reading the catalogue descriptions online (or even calling people) isn't that helpful.

carlosoly

Carlos, did you find a Weissenborn? The Gold Tone SM's changed from being all mahogany; now they are just solid top mahogany, laminated back and sides. I have one of the newer ones, and it does sound pretty good, though I don't know how much better it sounds from the all laminated version, sorry. I do like the tone a lot, and I've had some nice guitars along the way. It might not be pro quality, but you can get a better deal on the used market for one now that the prices have jumped. Now that you have a dobro, maybe you can hold out on the Weisse until you find a deal?

For people that have played both a GT Weissenborn and a GT PBS, how different is the sound?

Your point?

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Originally posted by Bluespider

Your point?

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What kind of a question is that? I'm obviously interested but have never even seen one "in the wild". If you're going to come at me like that kindly put me on your ignore list, or block me. 

I'm guessing that his curiosity was raised because it's tough to compare a resonator with a Weissenborn. Vastly different in sound, application, etc.

So..

h

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Originally posted by hlpdobro

I'm guessing that his curiosity was raised because it's tough to compare a resonator with a Weissenborn. Vastly different in sound, application, etc.

So..

h

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Yeah, that must've been it.…

Yes, that's what I was thinking, sorry, skydog, should have expanded my answer, I wasn't coming at you by any means! Yes, very difficult to compare. You can get an idea of the difference by listening to the recordings of each, but they do not sound similar. I haven't played both, but the Weisse sounds less metallic than the other; less clang or twang, if you prefer. Sometimes it's difficult to communicate on the web too!

Sorry, skydog; Thanks, Howard!

All good.