Used Dobro N/A Vintage Solid Top Acoustic Guitar Silver/Gray

Dobro Vintage Resonator Guitar – Silver/Gray Finish, Solid Top

“Slide Into Tradition with Metallic Soul”

A Classic Resonator That Defined American Roots Music

The Dobro name is synonymous with resonator guitars—those distinctive instruments with metal cones that amplify and color the sound. While “Dobro N/A” suggests an unspecified model, vintage Dobros with solid tops and silver or gray finishes are typically metal-bodied resonator guitars, often used in blues, bluegrass, and country music. These guitars produce a bright, metallic tone with incredible sustain, perfect for slide playing and expressive phrasing.

Depending on the neck type—square neck for lap-style or round neck for conventional fretting—the Dobro offers different playing styles. Most vintage models feature a spider bridge resonator system, which gives them their signature twang and projection. The silver/gray finish is often associated with nickel-plated brass or aluminum bodies, adding both visual flair and tonal brightness.

Highlights

• Solid metal top (nickel or aluminum) for powerful resonance

• Spider bridge resonator system for classic Dobro tone

• Square or round neck options depending on playing style

• Silver/gray finish for vintage appeal and stage presence

• Ideal for slide guitar, bluegrass, and roots music

Specifications

• Type: Resonator acoustic guitar

• Strings: 6

• Top: Solid metal (nickel-plated brass or aluminum)

• Body: Metal or wood, depending on model

• Neck: Mahogany (square or round)

• Fingerboard: Rosewood

• Scale Length: Approx. 25"

• Bridge: Spider bridge with cone resonator

• Finish: Silver or gray metallic

• Application: Bluegrass, blues, country, folk

• Origin: USA (Dobro brand originally from California, later acquired by Gibson)

Artists and Use Cases

Built for players who want expressive slide tone and vintage character:

• Used by Jerry Douglas, Mike Auldridge, and Bonnie Raitt

• Ideal for lap-style slide playing or fingerpicked blues

• Popular in bluegrass ensembles for its cutting tone

• A favorite among collectors for its unique voice and visual charm

Want to Explore the Dobro Sound?

Vintage Dobros in silver or gray are rare treasures with unmistakable tone. If you’re chasing that metallic shimmer and soulful slide, this guitar delivers. Buy today and own this unmistakable Dobro sound!