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National Resophonic Pioneer RP1 Chipped Ivory

On March 12, 2018 /

We’ve received a brand-new National Reso-Phonic Pioneer RP1 semi-hollow electric in a fabulous Chipped Ivory finish! These are great guitars with unmistakable tone and the solid build quality expected from a National Reso-Phonic guitar. The neck is maple with ebony fingerboard, and the body is semi-hollow finished steel. The Lollar P-90 in the neck position provides a warm, fat tone and the piezo element in the bridge accurately reproduces the resonator tone. Active circuity rounds it out.

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National RM1 Walnut Resophonic Mandolin Sunburst, 2010

On March 12, 2018 /

The National RM1 Walnut is built in San Luis Opisbo California and features a teardrop, almost ‘A Style’ body shape, but with a single 9.5 inch resonator cone. The RM1 Walnut pairs a figured Maple top with Black Walnut for the sides and carved back; the neck is figured Maple with a bound Ebony fingerboard. Because it’s a reso-phonic instrument, the bridge is built into the center of the resonator cone.

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❌Sold❌ National Style 0 Etched Silver Resophonic Guitar, 1930s

On February 20, 2018 /

Today we’re looking at one of the seminal resophonic guitars, a National Style 0 in ‘Etched Silver’ finish dating to around 1930. The Resophonic design dates to 1927 as a successful effort in increasing volume. While tri-cone models were the first, the single cone Style 0 offered more volume and lower production costs, though the harmonic content is not as rich as the tri-cone. In general, single cone models provide a sharp attack and quick decay, somewhat like a banjo, while tri-cones deliver a smoother rise and more sustain.

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National Triolian Polychrome “Palm Yellow'” Resophonic Guitar, 2010

On November 13, 2017 /

National Triolian Polychrome ‘Palm Yellow’ Resophonic Guitar, 2010

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National Reso-Phonic ResoRocket WB Wooden Body Guitar

On May 30, 2017 /

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The ResoRocket WB is one of National Reso-Phonic’s newly designed single resonator guitars and features distinctive Tricone-style grill work and a cutaway!

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Discontinued National Pioneer RP1 Metal Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar

On April 27, 2017 /

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The National Pioneer RP1 ensures that association will remain. Old-world craftsmanship meets modern design in our first steel, hollow-body electric. The National Reso-Phonic Pioneer RP1 combines an audiophile-quality bridge pickup with a vintage-style Lollar P-90 neck pickup. An on-board active circuit allows for a wide range of tones. A slim neck profile and narrow string spacing complete this hybrid instrument. With the quality artistry expected in a National, the Pioneer is a unique update to the traditional steel-bodied guitar.

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Single Cone

National Resophonic Pioneer RP1 Chipped Ivory

National RM1 Walnut Resophonic Mandolin Sunburst, 2010

❌Sold❌ National Style 0 Etched Silver Resophonic Guitar, 1930s

National Triolian Polychrome “Palm Yellow'” Resophonic Guitar, 2010

National Reso-Phonic ResoRocket WB Wooden Body Guitar

Discontinued National Pioneer RP1 Metal Body Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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