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SoldNational Reso-Phonic RM-1 Mandolin, Antique Brass
If you are a mandolin player that's tired of getting drowned out this is the banjo-killer for you! But it also sounds great played subtly and has a warm tone and great dynamic range. It feels great too! This RM-1 boasts traditional features such as an A-style body, biscuit bridge, and vintage-style open-gear tuners, combined with modern appointments, including an intonated saddle and the comfortably radiused, extended fretboard topping the highly figured maple neck. The body is carved from walnut, with a beautifully figured maple top. The Art-Deco cast tailpiece and antique brass parts are exclusive to this instrument. Combined, the features add up to a mandolin with a truly transcendent tone. It comes with a National hard-shell case.
SoldNational Reso-Phonic RM-1 Antique Brass
If you are a mandolin player that's tired of getting drowned out this is the banjo-killer for you! But it also sounds great played subtly and has a warm tone and great dynamic range. It feels great too! This RM-1 boasts traditional features such as an A-style body, biscuit bridge, and vintage-style open-gear tuners, combined with modern appointments, including an intonated saddle and the comfortably radiused, extended fretboard topping the highly figured maple neck. The body is carved from walnut, with a beautifully figured maple top. The Art-Deco cast tailpiece and antique brass parts are exclusive to this instrument. Combined, the features add up to a mandolin with a truly transcendent tone. It comes with a National hard-shell case.
SoldNational Reso-Phonic Raw Brass 14 Fret
"Raw Series instruments have a minimal, wax body finish giving a naturally smooth feel that will patina over time. They are expertly handcrafted in our California workshop to the high quality standards our reputation is built on. Steel models, like all National steel bodied instruments, have an interior finish to protect against rusting. The Raw Series instruments are available in steel, brass, and German silver and feature a hardrock maple neck and a chicken-foot resonator coverplate. 12-Fret models have a slotted headstock and flat-cut F-holes while the 14-Fret models have a peghead and rolled F-holes. Currently we are the only company making guitars of German silver alloy in the tradition of the original 1930’s Nationals. Our Raw Series instruments offer an affordable option to anyone looking to recreate the tone of a vintage National." - NationalGuitars.com
SoldNational Reso-Phonic Style O
Just like the original, today’s Style “O” features a brass body polished to a mirror-like shine, plated in nickel, and finally etched with that famous scene depicting the allure of the Aloha Isles. The maple neck is finished in a traditional sunburst and capped by an ivoroid-bound ebony fretboard topped by vintage-style engraved tuners. Thanks to both its look and sound, the Style “O” remains a timeless classic. w/ Hard shell case
Sold2016 National Reso-Phonic El Trovador with Hot Plate
This single cone El Trovador is gig-ready with a Hot Plate pick-up installed. We are the original sellers of this one owner guitar and it has been well cared for and is in excellent condition. The El Trovador is patterned after the original model that was produced in 1932 and 1933. It features a 4" deep all mahogany body, an ebony fretboard and a solid mahogany neck. It comes with its original hard shell case in excellent condition too. The original non-electric cover plate is included with the guitar.
SoldNational Reso-Phonic NRP B Series 14 Fret Deluxe
This is one of the coolest, gig-ready that National makes! Based on the Duolin, the thin-gauge steel is period correct and features flat-cut f-holes, traditional sieve coverplate and a formed back. The body is finished with a multi-stage, hand textured finish. The mahogany neck has a fully adjustable truss rod. But it's the trademarked sound that makes this guitar so special. The sound is powerful and loud while still being deep and warm and the Lollar pick-up sounds great! w/National hard shell case.
SoldNational Reso-Phonic RM-1 Mandolin Walnut Antique Brass with Pickup
National's new mandolin spent two years in R&D before finally making it into production in January of 2005. It has traditional features such as a biscuit bridge and vintage-style open gear tuners, combined with modern appointments, including an intonated saddle and a comfortably radiused, extended fretboard. The neck is made from highly figured maple. The body is carved from two-piece walnut, with a figured maple top. The Art-Deco cast tailpiece and antique brass parts are exclusive to this instrument. This model features a magnetic pickup and a hard shell case.
SoldNational Reso-Phonic - El Trovador
All Mahogany with a hard shell case. From NationalGuitars.com : Designed in collaboration with Mike Dowling, this single cone guitar is patterned after the famous El Trovador produced from 1932-1933. Similar to its predecessor, our El Trovador guitar features a large, 4" deep body constructed of mahogany. The body is bound in multi-layer celluloid, with a matching purfling border around the coverplate. A wood soundwell houses the resonator. An ebony fretboard is mated to a solid mahogany neck, capped with a rosewood headstock overlay. The El Trovador's deep, unique voice has made it our most popular guitar in recent years.
SoldNational Reso-Phonic Style 1 Tricone Antique Brass
National Style I Tricone Antique Brass Honduran Mahogany Neck Ebony Finger Board 1.82" Nut Width 25 21/32" Scale Length
SoldNational Reso-Phonic Resolectric
The Resolectric has gone through a few changes in its 19 years of production. The current model uses an audiophile-quality Highlander preamp to mix both the magnetic and piezoelectric pickups. A Jason Lollar P-90 pickup sits in the neck position, and a Highlander piezo transducer is fitted under the saddle. The output of each pickup is controlled by independent volume knobs, with a master volume knob to control the instrument's overall output level. A 3-way toggle switch selects which pickups are active. The solid mahogany body is capped with a figured maple top bound in ivoroid. The figured maple neck clears 14 frets to the body, highlighted with a diamond inlaid, rosewood fretboard. It comes with a hard shell case.
At Northern Lights Music, we are proud to offer a wide selection of National Resophonic guitars for sale. These classic resonator guitars bring the ingenuity of the 1920s into the modern day, and each instrument is crafted from the finest materials to deliver an authentic pre-war tone. If you're looking for a high-quality resonator guitar, don't settle for cheap imports from Recording King or Gold Tone. National Reso-Phonic is the only brand to trust, proudly made right here in the USA.
Our team of experts has been selling National Resophonic guitars for many years, and we can attest to their excellent playability and top-notch sound quality. Some of the most popular models include the National Resophonic Tri-Cone, and they also make a great Ukulele!
Enjoy free shipping within the continental USA when you purchase a National Resophonic guitar from Northern Lights Music. Plus, as we are located in New Hampshire, there is no sales tax to worry about. So why wait? Shop our selection today and experience the timeless sound and quality of National Resophonic guitars!