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.
I have previously owned a National Model D Western myself and played a lot of shows with one. I love the twangy slide sound you get as well as the punchy fingerstyle voice. I happen to love Rope Binding and while this is not an understated guitar, it is completely tasteful and retro. I love the look and vibe. National Resophonic is making some of the finest resonators being built today and this is a great example. 
The tone is bright and crisp due to the spider bridge and cone. This is a great guitar for slide or fingerstyle blues and rags. Very cool vibe. | Scale Length | 25 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.78 in |
| String Spacing | 2.31 in |
| Woods | Maple, Walnut |
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
I have previously owned a National Model D Western myself and played a lot of shows with one. I love the twangy slide sound you get as well as the punchy fingerstyle voice
The tone is bright and crisp due to the spider bridge and cone. This is a great guitar for slide or fingerstyle blues and rags 