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National ResoRocket Steel Cutaway Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup  From National

One of the most innovative instruments in American history innovated yet again! This one will rocket you from the delta to the stars! 

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National Resphonic

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What We Think

This glorious, iconic instrument ain't afraid of nothing. It's got nerves of...well, STEEL! Seriously though, it's an articulate beast of a guitar. It's got that cavernous metallic reverb you'd expect coupled with a clarity and sweetness that's truly startling. You can take it from a dry whisper to a bark in a millisecond. You can comp and cut through a big band, you can folk it up and get the whole barn shaking, and of course, you can slip on a bottleneck and send a cold shiver down the spine of a dusty delta road. 

I love the tri-cone grill and unique cover-plate. It's a new look, but completely in keeping with tradition. The diamond inlay and Pearloid headstock give it that extra bling that sets it over the edge. You can flip it around to admire the beautifully bursted hard rock maple neck, too. 

The cutaway and slimline pickup ensure that you can truly take it wherever you want. Couple this with a nice 15" amp and you'll have range for days. 

We're thrilled to finally be carrying National guitars. They are near and dear to my heart and I'd be happy to find the perfect one for YOU. Everyone needs a national! 

robinson@soundpure.com

National Resonator Guitars: Wood Body vs. Steel Body

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demonstrates the differences between National Guitars wood and steel body resonators. The ResoRocket is one of our newly designed single resonator guitars.  This model incorporates a redesigned coverplate pattern to complement the distinctive Tricone-style grill work. The upper bout has been modified for easier access to the higher frets. The 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. Both of these guitars are available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how they sound with your gear, shoot us an email at Acoustics@SoundPure.com, or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Manufacturer's Description from National

The ResoRocket is one of our newly designed single resonator guitars.  This model incorporates a redesigned coverplate pattern to complement the distinctive Tricone-style grill work. The upper bout has been modified for easier access to the higher frets.

National Resphonic

Specifications

Headstock Style - Peghead
Headstock Logo - Engraved
Headstock Overlay - Pearloid
Tuners - National Brand
Nut Material - Bone
Fretboard - Rosewood
Fretboard Binding - Ivoroid
Fretboard Markers - Mother of Pearl
Fretwire - W-.106 H.039
Resonator - 9.5" Hand Spun
Bridge Type - Maple Biscuit
Neck Material - Hard Rock Maple
Top Material - Steel
Side Material - Steel
Back Material - Steel
Upper Bout Width - 10.25"
Lower Bout Width - 14.00"
Overall Length - 38.75
Depth of Body - 3.125"
Width at Nut - 1.825"
Width at 12th - 2.3"
Scale Length - 25"
Weight - 8 Lbs 14 oz
Hardshell Case - Included

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