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One of the most iconic guitars ever conceived of!

There's so much history in this instrument, it's unbelievable 

From the isles of Hawaii to the banks of the Mississippi delta 

This brass beast offers country blues with tropical views 

Huge volume coupled with a soothing warmth that could lull a gator to sleep 

The wide neck makes it ideal for fingerstyle OR slide 

But it can do magical things when you take a flat-pick to it, too

The potential of reso-phonic instruments is vastly underutilized in popular music

Hang this new friend around your neck and let it take you places you never thought possible with an "acoustic" instrument

Weight: 8.6 lbs.

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Ultimate Slide Recording Technique: Feat. Peluso P-87 and Peluso R-14 Microphones

Also in this recording Peluso P87 Multi-Pattern Solid State Microphone Peluso R14 Ribbon Microphone Carr Amplifiers Sportsman 19W 1x12 Combo Amp - Cowboy Dave Hill Designs Europa 1 Mic Preamp National NRP Tricone Cutaway Steel Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

In this video, SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, Travis Hall revisits the Ultimate Slide Recording Technique to show just how that amazing slide guitar sound was achieved. Using a mix of a Peluso P-87 LDC on the Reso and a Pel... Read more

In this video, SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, Travis Hall revisits the Ultimate Slide Recording Technique to show just how that amazing slide guitar sound was achieved. Using a mix of a Peluso P-87 LDC on the Reso and a Peluso R-14 Ribbon on the amp,  and running them through two Dave Hill Designs Europa 1 Preamps, we achieved a slide guitar sound that is simply outstanding. If you like what you hear, you can check out all the gear used in this video at SoundPure.com or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Slide Guitar Technique: Featuring National Steel Guitars

Also in this recording National NRP Tricone Cutaway Steel Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, introduces us to some basics of playing slide guitar using a National NRP Tricone Cutaway Steel Guitar. All the gear used in this video is available for So... Read more

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, introduces us to some basics of playing slide guitar using a National NRP Tricone Cutaway Steel Guitar. All the gear used in this video is available for SoundPure's Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to try this setup in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email at Acoustics@SoundPure.com, or call us anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

National Resonator Guitars: Wood Body vs. Steel Body

Also in this recording National ResoRocket Steel Cutaway Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup National El Trovador w/ Hot Plate TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M60 FET Cardioid Stereo Set

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.... Read more

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!

National Resonator Guitars: Single Cone vs. Tricone

Also in this recording National ResoRocket Steel Cutaway Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup National NRP Tricone Cutaway Steel Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M60 FET Cardioid Stereo Set

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demonstrates the differences between National Guitars single and tricone resonators. The ResoRocket is one of our newly designed single resonator guitars.... Read more

In this video, SoundPure Acoustic Guitar Expert, Robinson Earle, demonstrates the differences between National Guitars single and tricone 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 NRP Tricone borrows many of its features from our single cone NRP guitar. The body is made from thin-gauge steel and has a formed back. A mahogany neck clears 12 frets to the body and features an unbound ebony fretboard complete with inlaid mother-of-pearl position markers. Tuners are vintage-style engraved, open gear. 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!

National ResoRocket Steel Cutaway Guitar - Quick n' Dirty

Also in this recording National ResoRocket Steel Cutaway Guitar w/ Slimline Pickup TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik M60 FET Cardioid Stereo Set

The National ResoRocket is a single resonator guitar that can go from zero to sixty in no time. The tremendous reverb it’s capable of is only matched by the ornate steel body with diamond inlay.  This guitar is availabl... Read more

The National ResoRocket is a single resonator guitar that can go from zero to sixty in no time. The tremendous reverb it’s capable of is only matched by the ornate steel body with diamond inlay.  This guitar is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how it sounds in your studio with your gear, shoot us and email at Acoustics@SoundPure.com. Thanks for watching!!

From National Resphonic

The Style O Deluxe is an enhanced version of our most popular model, the Style O.  A hand-engraved wriggle pattern, with double cut lines, borders the body and cover plate.  Position markers have been upgraded to mother-of-pearl diamonds.  The neck material has been upgraded to figured maple with an engraved ivoroid headstock overlay and matching heel cap.  Tuners are vintage-style engraved, open gear.

Serial Number
20836
Headstock Style
Slotted
Headstock Logo
Engraved
Headstock Overlay
Ivoroid
Tuners
National Brand
Nut Material
Bone
Fretboard
Ebony
Fretboard Binding
Ivoroid
Fretboard Markers
Mother of Perl
Fretwire
W-.106 H.039
Resonator
9.5" Hand Spun
Bridge Type
Maple Biscuit
Neck Material
Figured Maple
Top Material
Brass
Side Material
Brass
Back Material
Brass
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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