Dobro Hound Dog - Sample in Open D Tuning

[Hoopermazing]

It always looks weird when I see someone playing a Dobro (or any guitar with a slide) with a pick.

[planetcaravan72]

@Hoopermazing Hmmm, never thought of that...but I guess you're right.

[humbuck59]

How does the deluxe differ from the regular model??

[MrLooseSkrews]

@humbuck59 Deluxe has a Fishman pickup and two round sound holes with screens as opposed to "F" holes.

[OggiDormo]

is it ampliphicated?

[Hoopermazing]

@OggiDormo Amplified. 

[RickSlagers]

Hello,

nice vid!

I was wondering if you can amplify that guitar since I might buy the same one myself.

Thanks.

[planetcaravan72]

@RickSlagers Yes, you can hooked it up an amp.

[Wierdoinc]

dude your finger is messed up

[planetcaravan72]

@Wierdoinc Really? Which one? Well, as long as it's just my finger...;0)

[planetcaravan72]

@aardvarked88.....hahahaha, good one. Yes, promised! ;-)

[Aardvarked88]

Please can all middle aged guitar players stop recording videos of themselves playing in their underwear.

[NintendoSinceBirth1]

rorys the man i love too much alcohol

[planetcaravan72]

@NintendoSinceBirth1

Yes, he certainly is...;-)

[MrLooseSkrews]

@planetcaravan72 Bro I know this is an older video, but I just purchased this guitar. Nice work. I lost my cylinder slide so all I have is a Stevens weighted steel slide. Trying to replicate your take on Mr. Gallagher's tune is tricky with this thing. Do you still like/own this Dobro? I was upset that it was made in China, but it sounds decent for the price.

[planetcaravan72]

@MrLooseSkrews Hi there and thanks for your comment. Yes, sir, I still have and like my fake dobro. Who cares whether it was made in China or elsewhere. I'm a hobby-bedroom player and that thing is perfectly adequate for me. And you're totally right, the sound is fantastic for the price. I'd love to see a video of you playing....take care!

[suicidewarpig]

second last note was a little off. Awesome none the less.

[planetcaravan72]

@suicidewarpig - thank you for the comment. Yes, there are a few bumpy notes throughout the whole thing.

[NintendoSinceBirth1]

@planetcaravan72 is that slide made out of clay?

[planetcaravan72]

@NintendoSinceBirth1

It's made out of ceramic.

[belikewater001]

Question: Are you muting the 6th and 5th strings while you slide?

[planetcaravan72]

@belikewater001 - it really depends on what notes you wanna hit. Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.

[acoustic63art]

wonderful sound. What is the price of the instrument?

[planetcaravan72]

@acoustic63art

I think it was around $350.

[planetcaravan72]

hah, oscar wins the prize - after two years somebody finally noticed! Thank you!

[oscariversen]

For christ sake it´s not open E it´s open D !!

[GroovyGuitar02]

It seems that the round neck has a guitar's action (or so) and the square neck is "pure dobro style" with strings 1 inch far from the neck .

In another words, the roundneck ones , can them be played as a "regular guitar" also?

[xxgreenemanxx]

@GroovyGuitar02 you are correct, and you can buy a spacer block to fit over the nut that raised the action to an inch so your round neck can be played like a dobro, but a square neck dobro is and will always be a lap guitar.

[Glockenator]

@GroovyGuitar02 The round necks can be played like a regular guitar, but they can also be played like a square neck, by shimming up the nut to raise the action. But a square neck will always be a Dobro

[Gyrofist1]

Hey, so I've played the regular Hound Dog, but I haven't played the Deluxe. Have you played both? If so, is there much of a difference, aside from the pickup?

[planetcaravan72]

@Gyrofist1

I actually only played this model so I really can't comment on the difference, sorry.

[jrpronk]

oh that is the deluxe

[jrpronk]

i like the dobro hound dog deluxe

[georgec092]

Did you get yours set up for slide? I took mine to the shop and the neck was WAY too tight, the resonator was off center too so I got a horrible buzzing noise off the strings, it's fixed now and sounds sweet! Now I just have to learn how to play slide!

[planetcaravan72]

@georgec092

Hi there. No, mine was okay and no further adjustments necessary, fortunately. Glad you got your's fixed!! Have fun practicing!!

[letterli]

what name / model of this Dobro ? Just great!

[planetcaravan72]

@letterli

It's a Dobro Hound Dog "Made in China"..;-)

[antyplastyka]

makes me wanna pick up a dobro...

[planetcaravan72]

@antyplastyka

Do it my friend - it's a lot of fun!

[wowzz]

awsome pickin there

[Ganjamandan77]

This is sick and your a boss. no question even if your shorts are low.

I am getting that guitar tomarrow and am so stooked to play some sick slide on it!!!

Keep it sliding Man :)

[planetcaravan72]

@Ganjamandan77

hahaha, thanks man! Yes, those shorts kinda ruin the whole thing - I will do better next time..;-)

[bsd300d]

Can you please put some pants on..

[planetcaravan72]

@bsd300d

You got my word that I will next time, buddy..;-)

[bsd300d]

@planetcaravan72 Haaa, your playing was good.

[freak77007]

does this sound otherwise then a normal electric guitar?

and is it connected with an amp?

[planetcaravan72]

@freak77007

Well, this in not being played over an amp. But you can plug it in and play amplified. However, I personally feel that it just takes away from the unique and characteristic sound of the Dobro, so I'd rather play unplugged.

[freak77007]

@planetcaravan72

can you play rock songs with it?

[Remilson]

Is the electronics any good? I'm considering buying one for my self

[planetcaravan72]

@Remilson

There isn't much electronics to it. You can plug into an amp, yes, but that's it.

But anyway, it's worth the money and no matter if you play it over an amp or not, I am sure you'll have a lot of fun with that baby!

[wowzz]

awsome playing keep up the good work

[planetcaravan72]

@wowzz

[planetcaravan72]

@wowzz

Thanks a lot, man!!!

[wowzz]

@planetcaravan72 ur welcome

[Glockenator]

I've never played a Dobro, so I got a question. Is a Dobro a guitar?

[planetcaravan72]

@Glockenator

Well, yes, it is...;-)

[Glockenator]

@planetcaravan72 OK. Thanks. It helps

[bladepro91]

how is this not 5 stars? its awesome!

[planetcaravan72]

Wow - thanks a lot for the nice comment.

[hazeborn]

this guitar made in china????

[planetcaravan72]

Possibly, I don't know.

[caralhosvosfodam]

Hi there again...

The strings that come originally with the guitar are good ones?

Have you tried other tunnings without breaking the strings?

The guitar comes tuned in Open E??

Thanks :P

[planetcaravan72]

Hi:

I can't remember anything about the original strings. I'm sure I changed them pretty much right away afer I bought the guitar.

It's a very sturdy instrument, so yes, it can take of the rougher tunings.

I have no idea what tuning the guitar was in when I bought it. I am sure I tried a couple of songs in different tunings before while I was still in the store.

[caralhosvosfodam]

Thanks again, one last thing. Do you recommend me any good strings?

I think the Martin heavy gauge strings are good, but I'm a newbie in resonator guitars.

I just want to have a nice set of strings to put on it once it arrives =)

[tinpanalley67]

@caralhosvosfodam Guitars can't stay in open e for along time- too much tension.

[basserase]

That is the smoothest sound I've ever heard using this type of slide. Is that because of technique, the slide, or the Dobro?

[planetcaravan72]

Man, I wish I could claim it's because of my technique. But clearly "No", I think it's the slide in combination with the instrument.

Thanks for your comment - much appreciated!

[caralhosvosfodam]

Is this guitar untouched?

I don't know if I should buy this or fender fr50.

This guitar also sounds good, but maybe you replaced some parts?

Great playing :)

[planetcaravan72]

Hi there,

It's in the exact same condition as I bought it - no further modifications. My knowledge about dobros is next to none, therefore I unfortunately can't advise you on which one to buy. All I know is that this one was rather inexpensive, but it perfectly suits my requirements as a part-time bedroom player.

Thanks a lot for the comment!

[JOAOwithSARAH]

@caralhosvosfodam

caralhos te fodam a ti também :p

i tried one fe50 and it didn't have as much ''punch'' as this one... but maybe that's just becau-se of the vid

[tombofrog]

i love this tuning, you just stick one finger across and its a nice sounding chord

[planetcaravan72]

Well, I guess that's true for all open tunings, ain't it? ;-)

But I agree, I like the Open E sound, too.

[dirtty420boy]

you have the skills, now you need some clothes lol

[planetcaravan72]

hehehe...thanks!

I know, not necessarily a good outfit for a performance and getting taped. But I'll work on that ... ;-)

[musicman69123]

Its a great slide! Ceramic slides always have a better tone in my opinion.

[musicman69123]

You have the same slide I do!

[planetcaravan72]

Yep, good stuff, ain't it?

[Marcelino1098]

nice job man.'My next guitar will be a dobro resonator ;d Can you give the tabs or something like that? i gotta play it on my elektric guitar haha!

[planetcaravan72]

Thanks for the comment. Unfortunalely, I don't have any tabs available for that. I just tuned to an Open E tuning, had Rory's "Too much alcohol" somewhat in the back of my mind and started to play.

[1PSYTEX1]

is it plugged or unnplugged?

[planetcaravan72]

It is unplugged, I'm not playing through an amp. The resonators are typically loud enough by themselves.

[pacodolajo]

man you sound like rory gallagher

congratulations

[planetcaravan72]

Like Rory? That might be taking it a little bit too far, my friend. He is one of the finest and I am a just part-time bedroom player. But thank you very much anyway - you certainly made my day, man - much appreciated. Thanks.

[chintoomsingh]

2 good sir,liked it. regards

[planetcaravan72]

Thanks a lot - I appreciate it.

[klasek]

I love that Dobro sound! I gotta get me one of those!

[visual33]

Thanks for your prompt reply.

I'm using 12's on my reso, so do you think tuning up to open E could put axcessive strain on it?

[planetcaravan72]

You should be alright, as it's really only the A-String you tune up to B. The G string is only half a tone, so that shouldn't do any harm. But to be on the safe side you may tune all the strings down by a tone.

[visual33]

I wana learn that, so I'm asking the usual question - what tuning are you using?

[planetcaravan72]

It's in "Open E" (E,B,E,G#,B,E). Let me know if you have more questions.

[guitarist0233]

Hey, I've been thinking about buying this guitar a dobro hound dog round neck, but i'm weighing up whether to or not. I play acoustic mostly, so would i be able to play normally in standard tuning on this guitar? I love the sound, and I like playing some of the blues, but i'm still not sure as they're quite expensive. How do you find the guitar? Also, whats the slidey bar thing you have on your finger called? I need one! lol!

[planetcaravan72]

Hi guitarist0233

I paid $ 375,-- (it was a sale, though) and that thing is worth every Penny. Are there better ones out there? Yes, doubtlessly - however, this one is perfectly fine for me. The sound is great and it is a solid instrument. Yes, you can play in standard tuning (or any other), no problem. But, of course, it is a Dobro after all - the space between the strings and the neck is not as narrow and therfore it takes a little more effort to play chords, etc..

[planetcaravan72]

The slide I was using is a "Moonshine" slide made of ceramic. It was quite expensive, I bought it in Germany before I relocated to the US - nice thing, I like it a lot. But other players prefer metal or glass, I guess it comes down to a matter of taste.

[wizardeal]

great slide work, dig it!

[planetcaravan72]

Oh, thank you. Well, the fact of the matter is, I am a lously player and I know that. But on the other hand, I have fun picking up the guitar every now and then.

Again, thanks a lot for the nice comment (and the invite, which I gladly accepted).

[wizardeal]

I'm pretty shitty too, but we all have our moments, this is great though, I love the blues.

[elviradark6]

ohh thats pretty sweet!! digging it!! ^_^

[planetcaravan72]

I didn't realize that you commented here, Evira. Thank you very much - I appreciate it. ;-)

[jwwetzel]

soundin NICE

[planetcaravan72]

Thanks James - I appreciate it.

[gyrba]

Cool man! is that guitar worth of buying? im thinking of buying one.

[planetcaravan72]

Hi, I think YES, definitely. However, I am certainly not an expert and therefore not really qualified to answer your question. I am sure there are better Dobros out there but for my needs this one is certainly more than good enough.

[Pickinbuddy]

It definitely is--the ones with the "spider web" bridge have more volume and sustain than the "cone" type resonators found in the National guitars. These sound good too--just more old-timey. You can hear these on YouTube also.