1996 OMI/Gibson Dobro Model F60 Roundneck Resonator guitar with hardshell case

Dobro F-60 Roundneck Resonator guitar with hardshell case ( F60 ) 

According to the person who sold me this great Dobro, they bought it used in late 2020 during the pandemic hoping to learn to play it and they never did. That would square with the great condition that this piece is in . It looks great, plays great and it comes with a hardshell case. These are actual photos so you can see that this guitar does have a couple very small chips in the finish and a finish crack that does not go into the wood where the neck meets the body at the joint. This great guitar carries the serial number 3 128 96 which according to ChatGPT makes it a 1996 model. It also has a B stamped into the top of the headstock which means it was probably a B stock unit.  

The   is a classic American-made instrument, celebrated for its unique blend of woody warmth and metallic resonance. Originally designed in the 1980s to offer high-quality craftsmanship at an accessible price point, the   has become a sought-after model for players seeking the signature "Dobro" bark with the playability of a standard acoustic neck.

Key Features and Performance

• Distinctive Voice: Built with a laminated maple body and a 9.5-inch aluminum spider-bridge cone, the F60  delivers exceptional projection and sustain. Players often describe its tone as "trumpet-like" and capable of being heard for blocks.
• Versatile Playability: The round neck with a slim C shape and a 25-inch scale length make it comfortable for both standard fretting and slide techniques. Whether you’re playing Delta blues, bluegrass, or modern folk, it responds to everything from a soft bell-like tone to a sharp, aggressive "bark".
• Premium Construction: This F60  model features a figured maple neck and body, dual f-holes for enhanced resonance, and high-quality Grover tuners.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Finished in a striking tobacco sunburst the guitar's visual "mojo" is matched by its durable, stage-ready hardware.

Why Players Choose the F-60

Reviewers frequently note that the   "blows away" many other wood-body resonators from its era, praising its volume and tonal clarity. It is particularly favored by those who need a reliable vintage instrument that performs equally well in a recording studio or during a loud busking session.

• Body Material: Constructed from laminated maple.
• Body Style: Hollow body with dual F-holes instead of screened soundholes.
• Neck: Round maple neck (Spanish style) with a rosewood fingerboard.
• Resonator: Features a 9.5-inch single aluminum cone and a spider bridge.
• Scale Length: Standard 25-inch scale.
• Nut Width:  1-11/16 inches .
• Hardware: Chrome-plated fan-pattern coverplate and Grover tuners.
• Frets: 19 frets total, with 12 frets clear of the body.