Brand: National Resophonic Guitars
Instrument Categories: SOLD, Ukuleles
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Comments | It’s Twins – a pair of National Rope Bound Koa Resonator Ukuleles swaddled in form-fit hardshell cases!
Ukuleles have been enjoying a resurgence in popularity, and top-level builders have been stepping up to provide top-level instruments. National ResoPhonic’s response to the Ukulele is typical of other National products – quality materials, solid construction, excellent workmanship, stunning looks, and great sound. These two instruments are from National Reso-Phonic’s custom shop – the rope binding is a special order! |
Serial Number | Varies as new; these are 18713 and 18720, built during 2013 at the National plant in San Luis Opisbo, California, USA. |
Pricing | $3,549.00 Canadian dollars (each!) with hardshell case, or $2795 US dollars, based on 1.27 exchange rate.
NOTE: Exchange rates change daily! |
Neck | Koa neck with rope-bound rosewood fingerboard, mother of pearl dot position markers. Faux Tortoise headplate with engraved National logo. Concert scale of 15″. |
Frets | Narrow fretwire – .053 wide and .031 high. |
Body | Figured Koa concert sized body with rope binding front and back. Hand-spun National 5.857 inch resonator with nickel plated cover, maple biscuit and saddle. |
Finish | Satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish. |
Hardware/electronics | Nickel plated Grover B4 tuning pegs with black buttons. Bone nut. |
Playability/Action | The factory setup is really good, slick action and no rattling. |
Case | Formfit hardshell case included. |
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- Year: Current
- Class: New
- Country of Origin: USA
- Condition: Brand New
- This instrument has been sold
- Including Hard case