1927 National Reso-Phonic Style 1 Tricone - Resonator Guitar Acoustic Guitar
We are delighted to share with you this extraordinary early 1927 National Style 1 Tri-Cone guitar. The condition is unlike anything we've ever seen, no dings, scratches, still shining like a new dime. The tone is awe-inspiring with the deep, mellowness that only age can instill. This is the Holy Grail of Tri-Cone Resonators. Serial #0327 from the first year of the Tri-Cone design, it also has the one peice neck with slanted top edge proving it's a very early one. Incredible history, condition and tone. Oh yeh, the original case is with it also!
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Mark Knopfler, Bob Brozman, Mike Dowling, Dave Arcari, Cindy Cashdollar, Ken Emerson, Ben Harper, Rick Franklin, David Holt, Steve James, Colin John, Dave Mackenzie, Doug MacLeod, Keb Mo, Gary Morse, Charlie Parr, Scott Perry, Joe Louis Walker
We are delighted to share with you this extraordinary early 1927 National Style 1 Tri-Cone guitar. The condition is unlike anything we've ever seen, no dings, scratches, still shining like a new dime. The tone is awe-inspiring with the deep, mellowness that only age can instill. This is the Holy Grail of Tri-Cone Resonators. Serial #0327 from the first year of the Tri-Cone design, it also has the one peice neck with slanted top edge proving it's a very early one. Incredible history, condition and tone. Oh yeh, the original case is with it also!
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: German Silver
- Top Wood: German Silver
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck Wood: Mahogany, One Piece including Headstock
- Bridge: T-Bar
- Fingerboard Bindings: Ivoroid
- Headplate: None
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Fret Markers: MOP Dots
- Tuners: Three on a plate
- Tuner Finish: Nickel With Ivoroid Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Medium
- Scale: 24 3/4 in. (628.7 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 27/32 in. (46.8 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 3/16 in. (55.6 mm)
- Body Length: 19 5/8 in.
- Upper Bout: 10 1/4 in.
- Lower Bout: 14 1/4 in.
- Serial #: 0327
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 2 7/8 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 3 1/8 in.
- Frets to body: 12
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Case: OHSC
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Excellent ++, This is a very rare near mint condition Style 1. No dents, dings or scratches. The cones were replaced for greater projection, but the originals are with the guitar as well.
Player Reviews:
"I an very lucky to say that this guitar is part of my own collection but I just had to share it with fellow guitar lovers. I couldn't believe my eyes and ears when I first held it. It is truly an historic guitar that will live on for many more years. Enjoy the sound clips and pictures." - Paul Heumiller
"I've never seen a vintage National in this condition. It's absolutely amazing and the tone is without compare." - Al Petteway
