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Condition: Used, Very Good (some obvious signs of use and tarnish)

Nothing fancy or esoteric about this one, y'all--just the barebones, bonafide, genuine article.  The contrast of the Honduran Mahogany grain in the neck against the gleam of the polished, unengraved nickel is a look all its own but it's the sound of this brand new blast from the past that will keep the guitar out of the case.  This is what happens when National takes a shot at recreating a true vintage sound--bullseye!

SP Luthier Notes: Setup and fret dress

From National Resphonic

The NRP Steel features a steel body but instead of the painted finish of the “B” Series instruments, it boasts a rubbed nickel exterior that gives the guitar a deep, lovely sheen. Just like the original 1930s Nationals, it has flat-cut f-holes and a ribbed sieve-hole resonator coverplate. The Honduran mahogany neck with truss rod is topped by an ebony fingerboard and slotted headstock. And like the B Series NRP guitars, the tone is incomparable, echoing the tone of a vintage National.

Model
NRP Steel
Year
2017
Serial
21552
Weight
7.7 lbs
Top Material
Rubbed Steel
Back/Sides Material
Rubbed Steel
Cone
Single
Scale
25"
Nut Width
1.825"
Frets to Body
12
Neck Wood
Honduran Mahognay
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bridge
Maple Biscuit
Headstock Shape
Slotted
Tuners
National Brand
Inlays
MOP Dots
Nut Material
Ebony
Body Depth
3.125"
Case
Hardshell

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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