If you need that vintage national look, feel, and sound but are having a hard time finding the real deal, this National Resophonics Replicon tri-cone is exactly what you need. This a 2014 Style 3 model, but to look at it you would think it was a well loved beauty from the thirties. This Replicon sports full body engraving with tasteful weathering done in the usual playing areas. Tonally this Resonator has the vintage tone to go with its looks, this guitar is sweet! whether you are playing slide or fingerpicking this tri-cone will transport you back to time gone by.

The National ResoRocket Wood Body is a modern version of the popular single cone resonator that offers a familiar 12 Fret neck but adds a cutaway for great access to the high registers. The All-Mahogany laminate body with it’s Ebony Fingerboard and bone nut insure lots of great tone. The Pearloid headstock and ivoroid bindings give it a classic, vintage vibe that shows where it comes from. There’s nothing quite like a National for slide or fingerstyle blues! *We offer an upgrade with the Hotplate pickup system on all National Single Cone Guitars. Just ask. Click Here to see Paul Heumiller play slide on this guitar. Click here to see Steve James demo his personal ResoRocket WB! Click here to see Steve James demo his personal ResoRocket WB! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yuk1a-qlUMY

In the slide and fingerstyle blues realm, National Reso-Phonic guitars are the go to instruments for players worldwide. This new steel body, single cone 12 fret is sure to catch the eyes of discerning players and laymen alike! It features an antiqued brass patina finish that catches the eye like its twangy, bluesy tone will capture your ears. This reso stays true to its heritage with it’s flat cut “f” holes, a vintage-style slotted peghead, mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!

National guitars need no introduction. They are the backbone of the blues, and so much more. National began producing resonator instruments way back in the 1920’s and today that same great sounding tradition continues thanks to National Resophonic Guitars. This Style O is from the very first year of National Resophonic Guitars and it has the wonderful tonal patina that age puts on resonator instruments. The attack is smooth and powerful. This National Style O is in great shape couldn’t be sweeter! It’s got a huge juicy tone, and superb playability. If you’re looking for the vintage vibe with modern reliability and performance, look no farther than this guitar — we’ve got your National right here!

Here’s a super clean 2008 National Style O-14 Fret. This is one of the great National Resophonic guitars updated with full 14 fret access. This model 0-14 has that vintage bark that’s perfect for slide or fingerstyle, blues, rags and much more. This one is particularly sweet and loud, we love it.

New for 2008, the Style 1 Don features many of the specifications of its 1934 counterpart. This the first National which uses authentic Nickel Silver (German Silver) as the material for the body. The double engraving pattern, ribbed sieve-hole coverplate, and the decorative “Don” engraved handstrap reproduce the look of the originals. This limited edition instrument is accompanied by an official letter of authenticity certifying it as one of one hundred instruments that will be built. This beauty was custom ordered for a lucky customer’s 50th Birthday.

This gorgeous National Model D Western was custom ordered by a prominent person in the music instrument industry. It features gorgeous Burled Walnut laminate for the back and sides along with highly figured Flamed Maple laminate for the top. Full Rope style bindings, a Pearloid headplated and custom engraved Chrome Cone Cover and tailpiece make this a real eye catching guitar. The Model D utilizes a spider cone setup for a twangy Dobroesque voice that is great for both slide work and fingerstyle blues and the like.