Details
This Style 1 Tricone was crafted in 2017 by National Reso-Phonic in their workshop in San Luis Obispo in California. It’s in excellent lightly played condition with just a hint of fret wear.
If you think of what acoustic guitars sound like in the 1920s when this model was designed, playing a Tricone like this one will give you an idea why guitarists were so excited by them 90 years ago. The easy volume, without forcing, and the rich resonance and sustain, were a revelation as the electric guitar hadn't been invented yet. The current National Resophonic company has done an excellent job of capturing the sound of those original Nationals, and with playability that exceeds them. If you're used to hearing the more raucous tone of single-cone metal body resonator guitars, the deeper and smoother tone that comes from three small cones, rather than one large one, will be a pleasant surprise. Includes the original case.
Specs
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Back sides
Nickel Plated Brass
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Binding
Ivoroid
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Frets to body
12
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Nut width
1 13/16"
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Scale length
25 21/32"
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Top material
Nickel Plated Brass
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Year
2017
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
21545
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SKU
NATRESSTY1-21545
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UPC
120816
