We are proud to have several dobros in the shop from the folks at National Reso-Phonic. Tim Scheerhorn semi-retired in 2010 to focus on only building custom dobros, and parent company National Reso-Phonic took over the construction of his production models–but that doesn’t mean that these Scheerhorns aren’t a force to be reckoned with! Here you’ll find many of Scheerhorn’s innovations to the reso-phonic world, from the mod D “L Model” bodies which create a more dynamic tone with enhanced low-end to his handspun resonator cones and parabolic baffle which helps project the rich tone. This is National’s Rob Ickes signature model, designed to the specifications of the famed dobro player and founding member of Blue Highway. As per his needs, this resonator has East Indian Rosewood back and sides and an Adirondack Spruce top, to bring a much woodier and warmer tone to the world of resonator guitars. The result is a lap steel that sounds more like its cousin, the upright resonator guitar, but retains the warbling sustain of a fine dobro.
Rob Ickes teaming up with National and Scheerhorn is good news for every dobro player out there. This is a lap steel which plays easily, belts it out like a champ, but has a woody tone and tighter response pattern, lending itself to a more aggressive technique. | Scale Length | 25 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.88 in |
| String Spacing | 2.44 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Rosewood - Indian |
We are proud to have several dobros in the shop from the folks at National Reso-Phonic. Tim Scheerhorn semi-retired in 2010 to focus on only building custom dobros, and parent company National Reso-Phonic took over the construction of his production models--but that doesn't mean that these Scheerhorns aren't a force to be reckoned with
Rob Ickes teaming up with National and Scheerhorn is good news for every dobro player out there. This is a lap steel which plays easily, belts it out like a champ, but has a woody tone and tighter response pattern, lending itself to a more aggressive technique. 