Details
This NRP Steel Tricone was crafted in 2010 by National Reso-Phonic in their workshop in San Luis Obispo in California. The NRP models feature a steel body instead of a brass body plated in nickel. This gives it a tighter, drier tone with a focused bass and midrange. If you think of what acoustic guitars sound like in the 1920s when this model was designed, playing a Tricone like this one will give you an idea why guitarists were so excited by them 90 years ago. The easy volume, without forcing, and the rich resonance and sustain, were a revelation as the electric guitar hadn't been invented yet. The current National Resophonic company has done an excellent job of capturing the sound of those original Nationals, and with playability that exceeds them. It’s in excellent lightly played condition with just a hint of fret wear. If you're used to hearing the more raucous tone of single-cone metal body resonator guitars, the deeper and smoother tone that comes from three small cones, rather than one large one, will be a pleasant surprise. Includes the original case.
Specs
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Back sides
Steel
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Frets to body
12
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Nut width
1.82"
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Scale length
25 21/32"
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Top material
Steel
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Tuners
National 3-on-a-plate
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Year
2010
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
027
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SKU
NATRESNRP-027
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UPC
121215
