1999 National Reso-Phonic Estralita Resonator - Sunburst

This National Estralita was made in San Luis Obispo, California in 1999. Based on the wood-body resonators of the '30s, the Estralita features a laminate Walnut body with a 9.5" single-cone resonator. It has a slotted headstock, and comfortable chunky profile neck, and certainly has the feel and vibe of a pre-war original, and the bluesy tone it produces captures the sounds of yesteryear. It is in very good condition with age, with just a few blemishes as photographed. Everything works as it should without issue and it comes with its original case.

In terms of background, in 1927, the National String Instrument Company began producing the first resonator guitars, and over the years, the National brand became so synonymous with resonator instruments that many blues players who prefer their unique sound simply refer to any resonator as a "national guitar." Intended to offer players a louder voice vs a traditional acoustic, the innovative resonator produces an interesting, warm sound that you won't get from anything else.

In 1989, the National brand was revived when the National Reso-Phonic Guitars company began building resonator instruments again in Southern California. Inspired by many of the classic designs from the late-'20s and early-'30s, the modern production Nationals are impressive instruments, built with the all of the innovation and advancement in production techniques since the pre-war era.

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