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National Resophonic Pioneer RP1 Chipped Ivory

On March 12, 2018 /

We’ve received a brand-new National Reso-Phonic Pioneer RP1 semi-hollow electric in a fabulous Chipped Ivory finish! These are great guitars with unmistakable tone and the solid build quality expected from a National Reso-Phonic guitar. The neck is maple with ebony fingerboard, and the body is semi-hollow finished steel. The Lollar P-90 in the neck position provides a warm, fat tone and the piezo element in the bridge accurately reproduces the resonator tone. Active circuity rounds it out.

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National RM1 Walnut Resophonic Mandolin Sunburst, 2010

On March 12, 2018 /

The National RM1 Walnut is built in San Luis Opisbo California and features a teardrop, almost ‘A Style’ body shape, but with a single 9.5 inch resonator cone. The RM1 Walnut pairs a figured Maple top with Black Walnut for the sides and carved back; the neck is figured Maple with a bound Ebony fingerboard. Because it’s a reso-phonic instrument, the bridge is built into the center of the resonator cone.

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Larrivee LV-10 50th Anniversary Guitar #39 of 50, 2017

On March 8, 2018 /

The Larrivee LV-10 50th Anniversary guitar celebrates 2017 and 50 years of Larrivee production, from humble beginnings in Jean’s Toronto workshop, to Victoria then Vancouver, and finally to Oxnard California.

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Deering Vega Senator Openback Banjo, 2014

On February 22, 2018 /

Deering Vega Senator Openback Banjo, 2014

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National Style 0 Etched Silver Resophonic Guitar, 1930s

On February 20, 2018 /

Today we’re looking at one of the seminal resophonic guitars, a National Style 0 in ‘Etched Silver’ finish dating to around 1930. The Resophonic design dates to 1927 as a successful effort in increasing volume. While tri-cone models were the first, the single cone Style 0 offered more volume and lower production costs, though the harmonic content is not as rich as the tri-cone. In general, single cone models provide a sharp attack and quick decay, somewhat like a banjo, while tri-cones deliver a smoother rise and more sustain.

Vintage

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Taylor Baritone-6 CW Acoustic Guitar, 2006

On February 12, 2018 /

Taylor baritone guitars are designed for playing in a lower register with normal string tension, thanks to a longer 27-inch scale length. Tuned to B (B E A D F# B), the deeper acoustic tone is voiced with the GS body shape and a wood combination of either Indian rosewood or mahogany with Sitka spruce. The deeper tonal voice will appeal to singer-songwriters and other players who favor playing in a lower register. The baritone also blends well with other instruments, adding a different sonic texture to create a rich, ensemble sound.

Used

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California

National Resophonic Pioneer RP1 Chipped Ivory

National RM1 Walnut Resophonic Mandolin Sunburst, 2010

Larrivee LV-10 50th Anniversary Guitar #39 of 50, 2017

Deering Vega Senator Openback Banjo, 2014

National Style 0 Etched Silver Resophonic Guitar, 1930s

Taylor Baritone-6 CW Acoustic Guitar, 2006

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