pickups to make ampilifyed dobro

Gary Glisson · Post by **Gary Glisson** » 4 Jun 2002 8:19 pm

wanting to get a pick up system for my dobro. like jerry douglas and the other pro pickers where the guitar jack hooks where strap hooks . want to get that good dobro sound without using a mike and mike stand.
does anyone know who can install these systems maybe a cost ,phone number, name of shop that does this work i live in millington, tn go to nashville alot some one in nashville maybe? any help would be appreciated
thanks gary

Robert Parent · Post by **Robert Parent** » 5 Jun 2002 3:54 am

You can check with Beard Guitars they specialize in dobro style guitars. They also have a web site beardguitars.com with some links to pickups and such.

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 5 Jun 2002 8:35 am

Check with Ivan Guernsey--(812)293-4524. He installs the McIntyre pickups, and they sound almost acoustic! Ivan also builds the best reso on the planet!

Michael Brebes · Post by **Michael Brebes** » 6 Jun 2002 6:25 am

I put a McIntyre pickup in my spider bridge and biscuit style Dobros and they sound very good. I purchased my pickup from Stewart McDonald. It can be a little tricky installing it yourself in a spider bridge dobro. If you've disassembled your cone/spider assembly before, then you could probably install it. Comes with instructions.
I am very pleased with the sound. I also sometimes use an Audio Technica mic that has a miniature gooseneck that clamps right on the cover plate. It sounds great as well and moves with you.