H. C. Dobson Banjos

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I know of 2

I have one HC Dobson silverbell and sold another to a friend. It is my favorite banjo.
From montananmrk 5 years ago
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How many Pat. 1867 Dobson banjos left?

I've done a bit of searching on here. Has there been any discussion on how many of these patent 1867 Dobsons remain? I'm sure that's an obscure item to guess on, but I was just wondering... Read More
From tbchappe 6 years ago
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Tone ring with no stamp

I'm trying to identify a banjo. The neck is an HC Dobson (marked on the dowel and stamped on the strike plate). The spunover pot and donut tone-ring look like they're probably his... Read More
From flngn 9 years ago
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Dobson Matchless info

ive read all the posts that I can find....Some of the Matchless posts were about its tone ring...do they all have a tone ring? Is it pretty special? Where were they quality wise in their day?..Thank... Read More
From Dogpro 9 years ago
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Silver Bell for sale?

im interested in possibly picking up a Silver Bell....Thanks guys....
From Dogpro 9 years ago
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	(untitled) Linked by Stephen John Prior 2 years ago: 3/8 and 5/1th head Silver Bell bolts and brackets.
	Dobson parts Linked by Stephen John Prior 2 years ago
	Dobson parts Linked by Stephen John Prior 2 years ago
	H.C. Dobson Silver Bell Linked by mrphysics55 3 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by mrphysics55 4 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by jbalch 5 years ago
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*Classified: SUPERB* Antique Vintage 1880s HC Dobson Silver Bell 5 String Open Back Banjo** Linked by montananmrk 8 years ago
	Headstock on Dobson Silver Bell Linked by Newl Post 9 years ago: Another photo of my recent purchase. Strange shape, eh? I'm skeptical that the "ears" on top are original.
	Dobson Silver Bell, full frontal Linked by Newl Post 9 years ago: I posted comments a couple days ago. Here's a full frontal of my recent purchase.