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National Style O 12-Fret Nickel Plate, 2006

On October 3, 2023 /

The National Style O 12-fret Resophonic guitar first appeared in 1930 as the first single-cone Resophonic model from the National String Instrument Corporation. In the original 1927 design by George Beauchamp and John Dopyera, three cones were used in a ‘tricone’ formation.

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National Style O Nickel, 2021

On November 10, 2021 /

Here is a National Style O in the stock Nickel Plate finish, nearly new and dated to February of 2021! This very shiny and reflective guitar is positioned facing a black backdrop to allow the etched designs to be seen clearly. The sides, reflecting the white background it’s resting on, give a better idea of its ‘natural’ finish tone.

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National Style O Steel 14 Fret Weathered Steel

On June 15, 2021 /

Drawing from the roots of the single-cone resophonic guitar, the National Style O Steel 14 Fret definitely has a vintage appearance with all the quality of modern Nationals. Sporting a unique ‘Weathered Steel’ finish over a steel body with rolled F-holes and a Maple neck with Ebony fingerboard, the Style O Steel 14 Fret delivers all the tone, volume and projection that National is known for.

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National Style O 14 Fret Resophonic Guitar

On October 23, 2018 /

The National Style O 14-fret model dates back to the early days of Resophonic guitars, as banjo players migrated to guitar and wanted access to more fret. The 14-fret to the body Style O was introduced in 1935 by the National Stringed Instrument Corporation. It came with either the Traditional Sieve pattern cover plate or the newly introduced Chicken Foot cover plate. in 1935 this guitar had a slotted headstock with a decal.

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❌ SOLD ❌ National Resophonic Style O Nickel Plate, 2015

On July 9, 2018 /

The National Resophonic Style O – yes it’s a letter O, not a zero – goes back to the designs of the 1920s and early salvoes in the Guitar Volume Wars. This 12-fret neck example, dating to March 2015 and built at the National plant in San Luis Obispo, California, blends features of the Style O and Style O Deluxe, particularly in the choice of Mother of Pearl diamond shape position markers. It is in pristine condition with the original hard shell case.

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Style O

National Style O 12-Fret Nickel Plate, 2006

National Style O Nickel, 2021

National Style O Steel 14 Fret Weathered Steel

National Style O 14 Fret Resophonic Guitar

❌ SOLD ❌ National Resophonic Style O Nickel Plate, 2015

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