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Dobro Electric 12-String

Dobro Electric 12-String

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$3,599.99 Price Tier: High-end

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Eric Clapton

Sam Duffy

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Page last updated May 26, 2026

Pricing and availability

We compare 600+ stores and found this item at 1 store. Prices updated January 9, 2026.

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Driftwood Music Shop

$3,599.99

Average Price: $3,600

High-end/Boutique

$499

$1300+

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In the Resonators category, Dobro Electric 12-String is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Dobro Electric 12-String.

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Owners find maintaining 12-strings challenging, often opting for lighter strings, downtuning, and using capos to ease playability and reduce tension on the neck.
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Users with narrow fingers find playing a 12-string easier, despite the common complaint of forearm fatigue.
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Electric 12-strings, like the Daisy Rock, are appreciated for their lightweight build and affordability compared to higher-end models.
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Danelectro electric 12-strings are noted for their jangly tone and are compared favorably to Rickenbacker models for their unique sound profile.
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The electric 12-string is praised for its unique tonal flavor, particularly in genres deviating from traditional blues, such as Indian and Middle Eastern music.
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Artist usage

See how Eric Clapton uses Dobro Electric 12-String

Eric Clapton

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Eric Clapton said that this is one of the guitars he has owned for the longest period of time. He bought it in Nashville in the 1960s and remarked that he found this guitar "hard to play"...

See how Sam Duffy uses Dobro Electric 12-String

Sam Duffy

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Bleech 9:3

Verified via YouTube

Color/Finish: Natural Year: 1960s

In the YouTube video titled "Bleech 9:3 - Underrated (Acoustic)" Sam Duffy is seen playing a 1960s Dobro (Mosrite-made) Columbia 12-String Resonator Guitar, which has been electrified.

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