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Vintage 1935 National Duolian Resonator Square Neck Lap Steel Slide Guitar
Estimated price for orientation: 1 795 $
Category: Lap and Steel Guitars
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Description Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Brand: National Type: Resonator Exact Year: 1935
Up for auction is a very original 1935 National Duolian. It's a square neck, fourteen fret, slot head, with a beautiful grey-green Duco finish. Everything's original except the the saddle portion of the biscuit. It shows honest play wear, but retains 95% of its finish. This is serial number C9695, which means there were only five more slot head Duolians made after this one before National went to the solid peg head. The Duolian is known for its distinctive sound, but the raised string height on a square neck is even more powerful. Also, there's a dramatic volume increase with the resonator pointed at your face instead of away from you. It's setup with Elixir Resonator .016 - .056 strings, and is a real note cannon. Includes a deluxe arch top tweed case with padded handle. Free shipping with insurance anywhere in the USA. International buyers contact me before bidding for shipping cost.
Description
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Brand: | National |
| Type: | Resonator | Exact Year: | 1935 |
Up for auction is a very original 1935 National Duolian. It's a square neck, fourteen fret, slot head, with a beautiful grey-green Duco finish. Everything's original except the the saddle portion of the biscuit. It shows honest play wear, but retains 95% of its finish. This is serial number C9695, which means there were only five more slot head Duolians made after this one before National went to the solid peg head. The Duolian is known for its distinctive sound, but the raised string height on a square neck is even more powerful. Also, there's a dramatic volume increase with the resonator pointed at your face instead of away from you. It's setup with Elixir Resonator .016 - .056 strings, and is a real note cannon. Includes a deluxe arch top tweed case with padded handle. Free shipping with insurance anywhere in the USA. International buyers contact me before bidding for shipping cost.