National NRP Resonator Guitar 14 Fret (Series "B" Black Rust)

Spartan, elemental design with articulate bite–the thin-cut steel makes the body resonate when played as well as the cone, so the top breathes (vibrates) when you play it like a pre-war National Duolian. Medium-jumbo frets give it modern playability. This guitar is absolutely fantastic.

This one seems to have been kept in the case more than actually played–originally purchased through Artisan guitars in Nashville and it feels new–can't find a scratch on it. Save near 1k on this near-mint guitar.

The original Duolian arrived in 1930 as National’s basic steel-bodied, single-cone guitar and soon became famous for its musical sound. Our NRP B Series replicates the vintage Duolian — and these modern reissues surpass most old ones in quality, playability, and even tone. The thin-gauge steel body is period-correct, featuring flat-cut f-holes, a traditional sieve resonator cover-plate, and a formed back. Still, no two NRP guitars are alike: The bodies are finished with a multi-stage, hand-textured finish for an individual look and a semi-smooth surface profile that emulates the original Duolians. The mahogany neck with truss rod is capped by an unbound ebony fretboard complete with mother-of-pearl position markers. Vintage-style plain tuners, ebony nut, and “National” stamped into the slotted headstock complete the look of this classic. But it’s the trademark sound that makes these guitars so special — almost like a ghostly evocation of the best vintage 1930s Duolian. The sound is powerful and loud, while still being deep and warm. Like the hallowed originals, the NRP is steeped in mojo.

DIMENSIONS:
Nut Width - 1.82"
12th Fret Width - 2.3"
String Spacing E-E - 1.56"
Body Depth - 3.12"
Scale Length - 25"
Fingerboard Radius - 16"
Weight - 7 Lbs 4 oz.