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Luthier Kent Viles Gunnison’s “Dobrato” Resonating Far and Wide

By Chris Rourke What began as a garage project has struck a chord as the hallmark product for a Gunnison business that serves guitar players throughout the country – some of them having pretty “big” names in the music industry. The “Dobrato” is the brainchild of Kent Viles, owner of Castle Creek Guitars on Main Street. It is a resophonic guitar – an acoustic instrument known for the sound produced by its spun-metal cones and many times referred to as a “Dobro” after its inventor. But this guitar has been outfitted with a vibrato tail piece – typically found on ...

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