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Designed in close cooperation with Dobro virtuoso Phil Leadbetter, winner of the 2005 IBMA Dobro Player of the Year Award, the Limited Edition Phil Leadbetter Dobro from Gibson Original uses innovative, modern construction to deliver the projection and volume modern resophonic players need for today’s technically demanding music.

Featuring a deep, solid-mahogany body, soundpost-and-baffle construction, and a hand-spun Quarterman aluminum cone, the Limited Edition Leadbetter Dobro combines a rich bass and an open midrange for a responsive, punchy attack.

With its bound soundholes and headstock, and luscious Trans-Cinnamon finish, this resonator guitar is as beautiful as it is powerful. Offering sweet sustain and stunning appointments, the Phil Leadbetter Dobro continues Gibson’s Dobro legacy with an exciting, modern update. Each Dobro in this limited 50-instrument run comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Handcrafted in Nashville, Tennessee

ColorTrans Cinnamon
BindingI/B/I Binding, Bound fingerboard
CoverplateNickel Plated Fan
ResonatorSpider
BodySolid mahogany, large body with baffle Nickel Plate and sound post design
HardwareEbony button Schaller
PickupFishman resonator