National Tricone Polychrome 2007 Resonator Acoustic Guitar

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Here for sale we have a National Reso-Phonic Polychrome Tricone in Polychrome finish. Built in the USA in 2007, this resonator acoustic guitar features a steel body with a set of three 6" resonator cones, a soft ‘V’ profile Maple neck, a 19 fret Rosewood fingerboard, along with a bone nut. 

The soft ‘V’ profile neck plays very well, feeling quite chunky in the hand without being overly cumbersome, practical for both chordal and melodic playing styles. Weighing in at 9lbs this is certainly on the heavier side, however the Steel body offers a lively and responsive playing experience with superb dynamic control, resonating beautifully. The Rosewood fingerboard is pleasant under the fingers. The smooth lines of the body are comfortable in the arms, with a reassuring weight to the body which provides a sense of dependability and substance to the playing experience. 

The Polychrome Tricone has a tight and punchy tone that easily cuts through the ensemble, without the need for heavier gauge strings, the trio of cones projecting with ease. Despite how loud it is, the midrange is surprisingly smooth and creamy, along with a warm low end, and a clear, articulate top end. Overall an excellent workhorse resonator, great for both slide and fretted playing styles alike, a great example of why National Reso-Phonic are widely regarded as the best in the business!

Brand- National

Model- Polychrome 

Finish- Polychrome 

Year- 2007

Made In- USA

Body- Steel

Neck- Mahogany

Neck Profile- Soft 'V'

Fingerboard- Rosewood

Frets- 12 clear, 19 total

Scale Length- 25"

Nut Width- 1.83"

Pickups- N/A

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1260126175553

Weight: 9lbs  

Serial: 817

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. The front face demonstrates light scratching, most notably through the 'N' of the 'National' logo. Some delamination is apparent to the top edge, with a small chip to the finish at the very tip of the rear face.

Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck demonstrates very light scratching and indentation, with a small area of delamination to the bass side where it meets the body. These cannot be felt beneath the fingertip on inspection and in no way effect the feel or performance. Any markings to the fingerboard are difficult to discern.

Body: Overall excellent condition. Any markings to the body are difficult to discern.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (1/8" hex) not included.

Hardware: Fully functional and good condition. The tailpiece displays moderate tarnishing that does not effect its performance.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-2.5mm - Bass 3mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 11-52

Electrics: 

N/A.

Case & Accessories

National Hard Case

Overall very good condition. The outer displays very light signs of previous use, with a small area at the base of the lid peeling slightly. The inner lining is near perfect. 

Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.