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The Hawaiian pattern on the body suggests it could be a Model O, possibly made from German nickel silver.
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Action height is typically high for bottleneck slide, indicating a traditional setup for resonator guitars.
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The "biscuit" bridge atop a spun aluminum cone is designed for louder sound before amplification became common, giving it a unique tone.
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Often mistaken for a Dobro, this guitar shares design elements with National String Instruments’ Duolian, like single cone resonator and flat “F” holes.
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A similar guitar was valued at $5,000 after professional restoration, but typical prices range from $2,500 to $4,000 depending on condition.
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Dan Auerbach

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In this video, Auerbach can be seen using the Dobro in a performance of "Little Black Submarines," before switching to his Guild S-200 Thunderbird.

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