National Rope Bound Koa Resonator Ukuleles

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.