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National ResoPhonic Collegian Steel Body Galaxy Blue Single Cone
Estimated price for orientation: 2 565 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: National ResoPhonic MPN: Does Not Apply Model: Collegian UPC: Does not apply
National ResoPhonic Collegian Steel Body Galaxy Blue Single Cone Guitar There is an art to reproducing guitars from a by-gone era in today's day and age. The folks at National have certainly proven that they can not only faithfully recreate models, but update them tastefully and even improve upon them. We gave them a challenge when we found a mere trace of an old National floating around the web. We saw a few pictures, found an old ad, and delved deeper in to the mystery. After months of research between San Luis Obispo and Nashville, National Resophonic and Artisan Guitars were pleased to re-introduce the National "Collegian" to the world! The Collegian was originally introduced in the late 30's as a student model, with a value price to match. It was essentially a Duolian with a simpler coverplate. Instead of a "sieve" coverplate featured on the guitars of the time, the Collegian had two concentric rings of holes with 18 holes in each ring. These "bullet-hole" cover plates made these resonators stand out from the crowd, also lending a unique sound to the instrument. Yes, it cuts like steel can only cut, but the Collegian has a roundness to it that echoes brass in its warmth. Chords are rich and complex with slight overtones, for a pronounced note quality that allows it to shine when played with one of our Diamond Slides. It sustains, and has a beautiful roundness to each tone. From National's 1941 Collegian ad: "Their tone quality and volume surpass that of any non-electric in this price field. They possess amazing sustaining power, with bell clear harmonics and smooth, vibrant volume: yet they really have commanding 'punch' for the professional." Be the first kid in your family to get to play the Collegian. Includes the Original Hardshell Case.Features :
Top Wood: Steel
Back Wood: Steel
Scale: 25"
Nut Width: 1.825"
Frets To Body: 14
Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz
Resonator: 9.5" Hand Spun
Fretwire: W-.106 H.039
Serial Number: 21313
Neck Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Maple Biscuit
Headstock Shape: Solid
Headstock Inlay: National Shield
Tuners: National Brand
Inlays: Mother of Pearl
Nut Material: Bone
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Pickup(s): Optional
Case: Custom National ResoPhonic Hardshell Case Included
List price: $2,900.00
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | National ResoPhonic |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Model: | Collegian |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
National ResoPhonic Collegian Steel Body Galaxy Blue Single Cone Guitar There is an art to reproducing guitars from a by-gone era in today's day and age. The folks at National have certainly proven that they can not only faithfully recreate models, but update them tastefully and even improve upon them. We gave them a challenge when we found a mere trace of an old National floating around the web. We saw a few pictures, found an old ad, and delved deeper in to the mystery. After months of research between San Luis Obispo and Nashville, National Resophonic and Artisan Guitars were pleased to re-introduce the National "Collegian" to the world! The Collegian was originally introduced in the late 30's as a student model, with a value price to match. It was essentially a Duolian with a simpler coverplate. Instead of a "sieve" coverplate featured on the guitars of the time, the Collegian had two concentric rings of holes with 18 holes in each ring. These "bullet-hole" cover plates made these resonators stand out from the crowd, also lending a unique sound to the instrument. Yes, it cuts like steel can only cut, but the Collegian has a roundness to it that echoes brass in its warmth. Chords are rich and complex with slight overtones, for a pronounced note quality that allows it to shine when played with one of our Diamond Slides. It sustains, and has a beautiful roundness to each tone. From National's 1941 Collegian ad: "Their tone quality and volume surpass that of any non-electric in this price field. They possess amazing sustaining power, with bell clear harmonics and smooth, vibrant volume: yet they really have commanding 'punch' for the professional." Be the first kid in your family to get to play the Collegian. Includes the Original Hardshell Case.Features :
Top Wood: Steel
Back Wood: Steel
Scale: 25"
Nut Width: 1.825"
Frets To Body: 14
Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz
Resonator: 9.5" Hand Spun
Fretwire: W-.106 H.039
Serial Number: 21313
Neck Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Maple Biscuit
Headstock Shape: Solid
Headstock Inlay: National Shield
Tuners: National Brand
Inlays: Mother of Pearl
Nut Material: Bone
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Pickup(s): Optional
Case: Custom National ResoPhonic Hardshell Case Included
List price: $2,900.00
Top Wood: Steel
Back Wood: Steel
Scale: 25"
Nut Width: 1.825"
Frets To Body: 14
Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz
Resonator: 9.5" Hand Spun
Fretwire: W-.106 H.039
Serial Number: 21313
Neck Wood: Maple
Fretboard: Ebony
Bridge: Maple Biscuit
Headstock Shape: Solid
Headstock Inlay: National Shield
Tuners: National Brand
Inlays: Mother of Pearl
Nut Material: Bone
Neck Profile: C-Shape
Pickup(s): Optional
Case: Custom National ResoPhonic Hardshell Case Included
List price: $2,900.00