RIP Bobby Wolfe, noted resophonic luthier

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RIP Bobby Wolfe, noted resophonic luthier

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As reported on Facebook by his son Darryl Wolfe.

Bobby Wolfe

March 14, 1930 - January 4, 2025

One of a handful of highly respected resonator guitar manufacturers.
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Ah... sad to read. I had a Wolfe Ported dobro. I really liked it. I had some issue and called him up and he was really helpful and nice.
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Sad to hear of Bobby's passing. Great luthier and author. A real innovator. Love my Wolfe dobro.

RIP Bobby


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He lived a long life, was highly accomplished, and was loved & revered by very many people......
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Here's a good remembrance from Bluegrass Today:

https://bluegrasstoday.com/bobby-wolfe-passes/
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Post by Lee Rider »

Brad Bechtel wrote:Here's a good remembrance from Bluegrass Today:

https://bluegrasstoday.com/bobby-wolfe-passes/
Brad: Nice article, thanks for posting!
Bowman SD10 push pull 3x5, Modified Hudson PedalBro, Sarno Tonic preamp, Furlong split, Altec 418B in Standel Custom 15, '67 Showman with D-130F in cabinet, Ganz Straight Ahead, custom Wolfe 6 string dobro, '52 Gibson Century 6, Gallagher OM with acoustic StringBender, '67 Martin D-35s (#3).
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Bobby was a real gentleman. Always researching and eager to share his disoveries. A man with many, many friends. I am proud to count myself among them.
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I still have his prototype that I bought from HowardR years ago…
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