Reso-phonic

Beard R Model Squareneck Resophonic Sunburst, 2009

On September 28, 2022 /

The Beard R Model Squareneck resophonic guitar is built in the USA to evoke the classic single cone resonator guitars of the 1930s. Paul Beard builds many of the best resophonic guitars available, and works closely with top artists like Jerry Douglas and Mike Auldridge.

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National Model D Squareneck 2001

On September 12, 2022 /

Built from around 2001 to 2010, the National Model D squareneck resophonic guitar uses a wood body and single cone with a spider bridge. The body is built with Mahogany laminate for the top, and Walnut for the back, sides and 12-fret neck. Some models used laminate Spruce for the top, but this one is laminate Mahogany.

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National Raw Steel 12 Fret Reso-Phonic Guitar, 2020

On May 15, 2022 /

Part of the NRP ‘Raw Series’ line, the National Raw Steel 12 Fret Reso-Phonic guitar delivers a vintage-style look and sound in a modern and more affordable package. Here we’re looking at a National Raw Steel 12 fret model, with a label date of 06/20 for June of 2020. It is in overall good condition, with the wear and oxidation expected for a raw steel finish. It plays well, and has the unmistakable National tone, volume and presence.

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Michael Messer Blues 28 Sunburst, 2020

On March 2, 2022 /

The Michael Messer Blues 28 hews closely to the original 1928 specifications and has the classic wood-bodied resonator guitar sound and feel. This model is built with a 1928-style Mahogany laminate body with F-holes and Mahogany neck, 12 frets to the body, with a spun Aluminum cone and Maple biscuit bridge. The National String Instrument Corporation invented and introduced the first Resophonic guitars in 1927, using a tri-cone, metal body design worked out by John Dopyera and George Beauchamp.

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National Reso Lectric Jr. with McIntyre Pickup Black, 2002

On February 27, 2022 /

The National ResoLectric Jr. was produced for only a short time starting in 2001, and in two major versions.

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National Tricone Style 1 12-Fret Neck Black, 2000

On February 26, 2022 /

Here’s an interesting piece: a National Tricone Style 1 with 12-fret neck, used by Colin Linden on various projects including Blackie and the Rodeo Kings! The National Tricone is based on the very first resophonic guitars invented in 1927 by George Beauchamp and built by luthier John Dopyera – with the spun cones and metal bodies made by Adolf Richenbacher.

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Reso-phonic

Beard R Model Squareneck Resophonic Sunburst, 2009

National Model D Squareneck 2001

National Raw Steel 12 Fret Reso-Phonic Guitar, 2020

Michael Messer Blues 28 Sunburst, 2020

National Reso Lectric Jr. with McIntyre Pickup Black, 2002

National Tricone Style 1 12-Fret Neck Black, 2000

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