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ACOUSTIC: CALIFORNIA MADE MODELS 1929-1939

Not only do Dobro guitars not have a model number, but models were often inconsistent. To determine your model of Dobro, you have to read through the model descriptions in order to match it up with the correct number. Woods and other pieces are known to be inconsistent as well. There are also overlapping models where a California model was made and at the same time a Regal model was introduced with the same number designation.

Models (8)

MODEL 36

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- magnolia body, mahogany round neck, macawood fingerboard, silver painted hardware, available in Black finish, mfg. 1932-34.
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MODEL 37

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- mahogany body, round neck, bound body and bound 12-fret fingerboard with dot inlay, Light-red finish, mfg. 1932-34.
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MODEL 45

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- wood body of unknown woods, square or round-neck, silver metal parts and other painted parts, Dark Walnut finish, mfg. 1929-1934.
Certain pieces may be painted a mahogany color and serial numbers of this variation run between 1200 and 1300.
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MODEL 55/56

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- hardwood body, round or square neck, binding on the 12-fret fingerboard only, chrome plated hardware, Walnut finish, mfg. 1929-1934.
In 1932 the Model 55 was renamed the Model 56 and featured a birch body, mahogany neck, a bound red bean fingerboard, and nickel hardware. This model was also referred to as the Standard.
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MODEL 65/66

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- wood body with sandblasted French scroll design on the entire body, binding on fingerboard, mfg. 1929-1933.
In 1932, the Model 66 replaced the Model 65 with a birch body, mahogany neck, and chrome-plated hardware. Some models were available with a sandblasted design on the headstock as well. In 1932 the Model 66 was also available as the 66B with body binding.
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Model 60

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- similar to the Model 66 except features a large D on the back and a bound red bean fingerboard, mfg. 1933-36.
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MODEL 85/86

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- mahogany body, engraved coverplate, handrest with fleur-de-lis engraving, triple bound body, mahogany neck, bound fingerboard, available in round or square neck, mfg. 1929-1934.
This model was also known as the Professional. In 1932 it was renamed from the Model 85 to the Model 86 and features a rosewood fingerboard, chrome plated hardware, engraved tuners, and has a two-tone red/brown finish.
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MODEL 125 (DE LUXE)

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- five-ply black walnut body with matching burl, handrest engraved with "Dobro Deluxe," triple bound body, black walnut round or square neck, ebony fingerboard, celluloid inlay logo, nickel plated hardware, available in Natural finish, mfg. 1929-1934.
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