When he invented the original National Tricone all the way back in 1927, John Dopyera was seeking to create a louder guitar with internal amplification — but he also insisted that the guitar’s tone be absolutely clear. Now, ninety years later, Tricones are still revered by musicians everywhere for that special sound.
Like the originals, our Style 1 Tricone is built with a Brass body and coverplate — the same, unique alloy used by the Dopyera Brothers. And like those guitars, our body, coverplate, and tailpiece are nickel plated and polished to a mirror-like shine. The mahogany neck is finished in a rich, warm burst and fitted with an ivoroid-bound ebony fingerboard. The vintage-style tuning machines work on the classic slotted headstock, topped by the famed National shield decal.
This 1998
National Resophonic Style 1 Tricone is in
NEAR MINT condition with just a few very, very minor signs of handling. There is almost no fret wear or wear on the back of the neck. Listen to the sound sample of a similar Tricone by
Jake Wildwood from Rochester (VT, USA).
Consignment sale, limited trades.
