The cone was not modified in any way. There may have been a dot of pliable putty where the wiring went through the wall of the cone ledge, on the way to the jack. I don't recall.

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You're a few decades too late ;-)

The OMI/Dobro Model 33 was the only guitar I know that could accept both spider and biscuit but, required a special 10 1/2 inch biscuit cone which is no longer made. The guitar was not that popular. The standard National style biscuit is 9 1/2 inches dia. and it would be almost impossible to modify a spider built guitar to accept that cone. They also mount completely differently.

@@dcsteelman thank you very much for your help :)

@@dcsteelman by the way: is there any way to hack a dobro spider reso. to mod its vibration?

Not really. It sounds like you should get a metal body biscuit bridge guitar. @@territorio_salvaje

No buzz on my end. Clean as a whistle. Can't comment on yours without having it on the bench. Strings, nut and inserts are all "replacement/wear items" and are often tweaked or replaced due to age & wear/tear when necessary! Good luck with finding your issue.

@@dcsteelman Are you not hearing the buzz at the times I've highlighted? You even reference it as being the string (42:37 "That third string is dead..."), but it's a clear buzz, and it's exactly the same buzz the third string on my Paul Beard produces. I have noticed, thanks to your video, that my spider isn't aligned correctly. I've also been advised to look at the feet (the parts of the spider that touch the cone) to make sure they're all making contact, but I note that you didn't reference that in the above video. Is that a common issue? Thanks man.

@@nathonjones9825 I'll review the video again. If I alluded to a dead string than I did. Strings DO go dead of course and when I play I do change the strings before and after every gig. A lot of us do that. I don't have a recollection of the strings that were on the guitar 2 years ago ;-). many boxes of strings have come and gone . As for the spider, yes. Absolutely normal to misalign over time. Make sure that the bridge is absolutely perpendicular to the neck. Also if a cone becomes deformed over time, preventing proper spider contact, the cone should be replaced. This is assuming the guitar's tension screw has been appropriately adjusted. You don't mention the guitars age but fwiw, my guitars get set up every 3-5 years (professional player). I know several known players that have setups done EVERY year. I also change strings every 3 hours or so. Many players also do this. Unlike a conventional guitar, the bar really shortens string life.

@@nathonjones9825 I've relistened to the segment and the 3rd string definitely "thuds" as I mention but, after adjusting the tension screw the guitar plays "clean" (rattle free) which has nothing to do with the 3rd string. Hope that clears things. Good luck with yours!

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Cool!

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks for sharing!

1 out of 2 isn't bad! :-)

Some fine videos available of them on the Hunter show.

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@@dcsteelman 😘

Didn't know there was a measuring stick for "best".

Wasted 3 mins listening nobodies

Great Bluegrass Classic Group and a Mike Nesmith inspired ditty.I loved this clip.

Eric, thanks for all your support and the fine, fine music!!

You're welcome!

At 30:40 the nut is not visible on the screen. I was confirming that I could see the strings in the nut slot.

We were prob'ly there at the same time! :-)

He also had a vocal mic by his instrument mic. If singing and playing happened quickly he stayed stage left. If he didn't have to back up or solo he preferred to get as close as he could to John & Phil, to get a better vocal blend in the trio.

This is Howard. It's a joy to work with Katy. She is "Deep History". The stories..my, my!!

Those of us who lived in northern Canada, picked it up via skip radio when the weather conditions were right. Mostly Indiana , some Kentucky and Illinois stations that had big enough transmitters so the signal could ride off the clouds over the great lakes. Speaking of sound , the original recording must be very good, for the audio of this 3rd generation to be pretty darn good. Thanks for posting !