Are Dobro guitars still made?

The Original Musical Instrument Company was the last name used with Hound Dog being a brand of resonator guitar when Gibson eventually purchased them in 1993. Gibson currently owns Dobro and manufactures single-cone, spider bridge Dobros resonator guitars and Hound Dog brand guitars.

Who makes Dobro guitars?

National Dobro focused on all metal guitars and electric instruments. Production halted during World War II to save resources. However, Valco bought the National Dobro name in the 1940s when production resumed. And the Dopyera family continued to make resonator-style instruments under other brand names.

Who is the best Dobro player?

The Top 25 Dobro Players

  • Mike Auldridge (1938 – 2012) A legendary player, founding member of the band The Seldom Scene, and an influence on following generations of dobro players.
  • Johnny Bellar.
  • Greg Booth.
  • Bob Brozman.
  • Curtis Burch.
  • Billy Cardine.
  • Cindy Cashdollar.
  • Jerry Douglas.

What’s the difference between a Dobro and a resonator guitar?

A dobro is a type of resonator guitar, but not all resonator guitars are dobros. Other resonator guitars can have more cones and metal bodies. Thus, when musicians make distinctions between a dobro and resonator guitars. they’re actually comparing one type of resonator guitar with another.

What is the standard tuning for a Dobro?

The Dobro or Reso is commonly tuned to GBDGBD, and Open G chord, but there are many other tunings. Because of the fretless nature of resophonic guitars, it is possible to vastly improve the interval tuning using pure or “half tempered” instead of Equal Tempered tuning.

How hard is it to learn to play the Dobro?

Once you get started with your lessons, you will soon discover that the dobro is a surprisingly easy instrument to learn. Beginners can get started without prior knowledge and best of all, individuals of all ages, young and old, can get started and have a wonderful time picking and grinning.

What is an OMI Dobro?

OMI, together with the Dobro name, was acquired by the Gibson Guitar Corporation in 1993. They renamed the company Original Acoustic Instruments and moved production to Nashville. Gibson now uses the name Dobro only for models with the inverted-cone design used originally by the Dobro Manufacturing Company.

What is the best tuning for a Dobro?

From low to high notes, the standard tuning for Dobro in bluegrass music is: G, B, D, G, B, D. For anyone that plays guitar, it’s the same tuning for an Open G Chord. Here’s an easy way to think about it: the 3 high notes are the same are the 3 low notes, just one octave apart.