Dobro Hula Blues Duolian Resonator Guitar 1988 – Round Neck, Vintage Steel Body Slide Guitar

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This run of Duolians by Dobro were quite popular, and justly so.  The instrument sounds really good and plays well too.

This example is all original and seems to have been played sparingly.  There is only the slightest wear in the first few frets.  There are some dings here and there, but the instrument has been pretty well cared for.  

The neck angle is good and the action is very playable.

Comes with a nice gig bag.

Add a rare gem to your vintage collection with the Dobro Hula Blues Duolian Resonator Round Neck Guitar (1988) – a distinctive steel-bodied slide guitar revered for its raw, bluesy tone and visual flair. This limited-edition model features the eye-catching “Hula Blues” motif, making it a standout both sonically and visually.

Crafted with a steel body, single-cone resonator, and round neck design, this Dobro is ideal for both fingerstyle blues and soulful slide playing. The 1988 Hula Blues edition captures the spirit of early 20th-century Delta blues while offering solid playability for modern musicians and collectors alike.

Key Features:

• Year: 1988

• Body: Vintage-style steel with Hula Blues graphic finish

• Resonator: Single-cone spider bridge for authentic metallic projection

• Neck: Round neck for fretted and slide versatility

• Sound: Classic punchy Dobro tone with strong mids and metallic edge

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal wear

Whether you're a resonator enthusiast, blues player, or vintage guitar collector, this 1988 Dobro Hula Blues Duolian is a rare find that delivers both tone and heritage. Don't miss your chance to own this unique piece of resonator history.

• Color: Brown/Yellow
• Weight: 6lbs 5ozs
• Top: Laminate Birch
• Body: Laminate Birch
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Profile: See picture
• Fretboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Silver dots
• Frets: Original
• Fret count: 19
• Nut: Replaced
• Nut width: 1 13/16"
• Scale: 24 3/4"
• Radius: Flat
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: 1.0"
• Neck thickness at 9th Fret: 1.12"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 4/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 5/32"
• Total length: 38 7/16"
• Body length: 19 3/4"
• Lower bout: 14 1/16"
  
• Waist: 8 13/16"
• Upper bout: 10 5/8"
• Body depth/thickness: 3 3/8"
• String gauge: .012-.053"
• Electronics?: No
  
• Bridge: Original
• Tuners: Original
• Case: Gigbag
• Notes: 

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