1930's Fiddle-edge Regal Dobro 14M Resonator guitar

[Glaeken1961]

Dear Bottleneck John, it's been a long road to find this one! Incredible sound: rich and also subtle..which doesn't sound like it makes sense...until you hear it. I think someone has played that guitar a lot. The little delta rocket takes a style cue from the Leader..and I am sure Frank would appreciate such things. Sam Mitchell played one like this. I wsh you happy times playing!

[BottleneckJohn]

@Glaeken1961

Thank you very much!! Yes, I agree, this guitar has resonated a lot of songs over the years! And even more in years to come!!

[JohnBertotti]

So now that you have it, what's next! ;o. Curious are any of the current production you have played here close in tone? Later Bertotti

[BottleneckJohn]

@JohnBertotti

This is it, nothing's next I think.. This one sounds like nothing newly produced, built in "mojo" and all.. Love it!

[JohnBertotti]

@BottleneckJohn ow that is to bad, I was hoping one of the new models would have a similar tone.

Funny little aside,

[BottleneckJohn]

@JohnBertotti

Nah, that's nothing to worry about, old ones should have a more matured voice.. There's plenty of new Dobro's around that sounds similar and to some, even better!!!

[JohnBertotti]

@BottleneckJohn , My local mom and pop wanted to see my Grandpa's bugle. He got way back in the 30's, I think if not earlier! Anyway it shows it's age a bit, dents, rested on the bell to long etc. The horn guy put one of his mouth pieces on it and belted out a bit then everyone got quiet. He looks around and says," I have heard of it but never experienced until now". I asked what and he says, "Good Brass!"

Something in the compounds that we just can't or don't do now really makes a difference.

[BottleneckJohn]

@JohnBertotti

He's got a point maybe, but I think it's age itself that makes wood and metal instruments sound different. Many hours of play kinda vibrates the atoms in the material together, haha. I read when some violin makers made their instruments they expected them to sounds their best after 40 years of use..!!

[JohnBertotti]

@BottleneckJohn yep I have seen that to. I do know there are some differences in the compunds also, leads and mercury and other elements deemed to dangerous now just aren't used any more. I know of some steel that way cured/quenched in mercury as part of the process. Crazy stuff. But age certainly has a very large role! Congrats on the new/old axe it is a beaut!

[BottleneckJohn]

@JohnBertotti

Thanks, bro!

[Yeractualpatience]

Hi Johan, a real beauty of an instrument and a great sound, too! Look forward to seeing you play it up in Sverige in summer, as we return to Norrland in July. Enjoy....!

[BottleneckJohn]

@Yeractualpatience

Welcome back then! Hope to see you somewhere again, it was in France last time.

Are you missing the mosquitoes!? ;-)

[thmpick]

Several months ago I found one very much like this but it had several large holes in the body so I passed on it considering the price being asked. This is one of the nicest sounding resonator guitars I've ever heard. It's a real Beauty John! Congrats Man!

[BottleneckJohn]

@thmpick Thanks for the comment!! I'm blown away too by this guitars tone and appearence, a dream come true! And now it'll be played a LOT! :-)

[jipes]

Sure sound great John and a really lovely old lady !

[BottleneckJohn]

@jipes

Thanks!

[johnnydobroboy]

OMG! YOUR PLAYING IS SOO PERFECT I LOVE MY DOBRO I WISH I COULD MAKE IT SOUND THAT GOOD!!!

PS: Where did you find that dobro?!

[BottleneckJohn]

@johnnydobroboy

Thanks!!

Found it on eBay, I'm really happy I did.. 

[slidefever]

Hi John,

Sounds lovely! what gauge strings are you using?

Regards

Chris

[BottleneckJohn]

@slidefever

Hi Chris! Here the strings are 0.12 - 0.54, too light in fact but they came with the guitar. I will put 0.15 - 0.58's on real soon..

[ZiddersRooFurry]

Oh...my. I...I need one of these >.> I think I have a crush on the dobro now. Awesome playing <3 <3 <3

[BottleneckJohn]

@ZiddersRooFurry

Thank you very much for that great comment! Get a Dobro!!

[clevblue]

What a fabulous sound! great playing as usual. What's a fiddle-edge construction? Pardon my ignorance

[BottleneckJohn]

@clevblue

Thank you! If you look at the edges of the guitar there's a little rim, kinda like on a violin. It's because top, back and sides were folded together instead of soldered.. Hence the term fiddle-edge! :-)

[gorblimey61]

That's a beauty!

[BottleneckJohn]

@gorblimey61

It is, thanks!

[ukebob]

Sweet! Now you know Antiques Roadshow always says polishing old metal detracts from its value to collectors ... ;^) I'm just woofin' because you've inspired in me my first case of instrument envy in some time ...

[BottleneckJohn]

@ukebob

Allright, then I'll be polishing this a lot!! I've looked for one of these for many years, finally I have one! I hope you find one too if that's your dream!!

[sawabojo]

i qm very glad you found this old s guitar,you deserve this you really do !!!!!!its a gem of a guitar and you do it justice justice achieved IMo

[BottleneckJohn]

@sawabojo

Thank you my friend for that nice comment!! It's found a good home in Sweden and I'll be using this one on most of my gigs!! 

[wontacceptthis]

Where did you find this bad boy if it was in a box? Very cool geetar.

[BottleneckJohn]

@wontacceptthis

eBay did the trick!

[buddyhoot]

That is TOO nice! Outstanding instrument! I'll bet your gonna have a LOT of fun with some serious "Drink yourself to death" blues... Oh yeah.

[BottleneckJohn]

@buddyhoot

It surely is an AWESOME instrument, thanks!!

[ericaroane]

Makes me wanna sing the blues!

[BottleneckJohn]

@ericaroane

Me too, Erica!!

[FahQposeurfag]

very cool!

[blinddrunkal]

such a wonderful sound - and a beautiful guitar! You'll do it proud! All the best :o) Alan

[BottleneckJohn]

@blinddrunkal

Thanks Alan! It's a gem, I'm happy! :-)