Dobro 1977 Model 36-1 The Rose Engraved Brass Body w/ Original Case Excellent

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If this Dobro Model 36-1 wasn't part of our "Orange County Show Gear Launch", it would absolutely be kicked off in our Staff Pics collection.  The looks caught our eye, and the tone sealed the deal.

The Dobro 'The Rose' is a brass-body resonator guitar. Brass produces a warmer, rounder fundamental with more sustain and a less aggressive high-end bite — still clear and present, but with a smoothness that suits fingerstyle playing and slide work equally well. The 24.5" scale and biscuit-style ebony bridge keep the response lively without excess tension. This example is in excellent overall condition and a beautiful setup.

The Dobro Model 36-1 'The Rose' takes its name from the engraved floral pattern covering the brass body — a more ornate variant within the Dobro resonator line. The brass body construction, ebony fretboard, bone nut, and Grover tuners reflect a well-specified instrument built for players who want resonator tone without sacrificing feel or fit-and-finish. The rounded U maple neck with a 12"-14" compound radius fretboard and 1-3/4" nut width make for a comfortable, predictable feel across the neck. All original hardware and finish are present and correct.

There is buckle rash on the back that could not be polished out — this is the primary cosmetic issue and is visible in the photos. The brass top, sides, neck, fretboard, frets, bridge, saddle, and nut are all in excellent condition with no repairs. Action measures 2/32" on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret. The original case is included and rates very good condition with no odor. No documentation is included. String gauge is a 16-56 resonator set.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Color: chrome
• Finish Original?: yes
• Finish Condition: very good
• Weight: 8lbs 14.5oz
• Overall Length: 38"
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• String Spacing At Bridge: 1.966"
• Scale Length: 24.5"
• Action 1st String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Neck Material: maple
• Neck Profile: Rounded C
• Inlay: clay dot
• Neck Thickness At 1st Fret: .837"
• Neck Thickness At 10th Fret: .999"
• Neck Condition: excellent
• Neck Repairs: none
• Tuner Brand And Model: Grover
• Tuners Original?: yes
• Changes To Headstock For Tuners?: none
• Truss Rod Cover: yes
• Nut Original: yes
• Nut Material: bone
• Nut Repairs: none
• Fretboard Material: ebony
• Fretboard Condition: excellent
• Fretboard Radius: 12"-14" compound
• Fretboard Repairs: none
• Fret Condition: excellent
• Fret Repairs: none
• Fret Count: 19
• Body Length: 18-1/4"
• Lower Bout: 14-1/8"
• Waist: 8-3/4"
• Upper Bout: 10-1/4"
• Body Depth/Thickness: 3-3/8"
• Top Material: brass
• Top Condition: excellent
• Top Cracks: n/a
• Top Repairs: none
• Top Binding: none
• Back & Side Material: brass
• Back & Side Condition: very good. buckle rash on back could not be polished out.
• Back & Side Repairs: none
• Bridge Wood: bisquit style, ebony
• Bridge Original?: yes
• Bridge Condition: excellent
• Saddle Material: ebony
• Saddle Original?: yes
• Saddle Condition: excellent
• Strap Buttons: yes
• Pickup System: none
• Case Original?: yes
• Case Condition: very good
• Case Smells?: none
• Accessories Included: none
• String Gauge: 16-56 resonator set
• Documentation: none
• Smells?: none
• Condition: Excellent
  

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