National Guitars
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National Reso-Phonic Style O 14 Fret Replicon
National Reso-Phonic Raw Series Brass 14 Fret (Ex-Demo) #25283
National Reso-Phonic Raw 12 Fret Brass with Lollar P90
National NRP14 Resophonic Left Handed (Pre-Owned)
National Reso-Phonic M1 Tricone
National Reso-Phonic M1 Tricone Left Handed
National Reso-Phonic NRP 14 Fret Steel
National Reso-Phonic NRP 12 Fret Steel
National Reso-Phonic Raw Series Steel 14 Fret
National Reso-Phonic NRP B Series 14 Fret Black Rust
National Reso-Phonic Style O 14 Fret
National Reso-Phonic Raw Series Brass 14 Fret
National Reso-Phonic Style O 14 Fret Left Handed
National Reso-Phonic Raw 12 Fret Brass with Lollar P90
National Reso-Phonic Raw 14 Fret Brass With Lollar P90
National Reso-Phonic NRP 14 Fret Steel Left Handed
About National Guitars
National guitars are an American brand specializing in resonator guitars. The company produces 'res-o-phonic' guitars with metal bodies and was founded in 1927 in Los Angeles.
Resonator guitars were actually invented by National's founder, John Dopyera. A steel guitar player named George Beauchamp suggested John build a guitar that would be loud enough to play over brass instruments. He did, and the rest is history!
National's resonators are perhaps the most famous of this type of guitar. This is thanks in part to the appearance of one on the iconic Brothers in Arms album cover from Dire Straits.
National guitars hand make guitars with both full aluminium bodies and a mixture of wood and metal. They produce an extremely distinctive sound and are very popular with Country and Bluegrass musicians. Slide technique is big on these guitars, with players often using heavy strings and open tunings.
We love National guitars here at guitarguitar. We have a great selection available to try in-store.