1097 of 482 lots
1097
Vintage Dobro Resonator Guitar
Estimate:
$400 - $600
Sold
$350
Live Auction
April 4th, 2025 Gallery Auction l Paintings, Furniture, Decorative Arts, and Fine Rugs
Description
Manufactured by Regal with Dobro metal parts, mid to late 1930s: partly stained walnut top with "F" holes, the back and sides ebonized, with edge binding top and bottom, 3 1/2 in. H, 19 x 14 1/4 in.; neck with partly-rounded back, the fret board ebonized with metal frets and mother of pearl inlays, headstock with rounded slot ends, cut at an angle on the body end; headstock and fretboard 23 3/8 in. L; the instrument 37 3/8 in. L overall, comes with hard case
Condition
Guitar case handle is broken, case has considerable wear, guitar has wear and scratches from age and use. Absence of a condition statement is not indicative of lack of defect(s). Sight sale. Physical inspection recommended
Provenance
From the estate of John Wesley Smith (1936-2020) of West Virginia, a self-taught bluegrass and gospel musician, who performed widely with his wife as "John and Sue" and also played in other bands