National Style O (ca.1930)

The National brand is nearly synonymous with the resonator guitar, helping pave the way for blues players of the era - seen nearly 100 years later. This early 1930's example has a low four digit serial, stamped at its base (near the tailpiece). The nickel plated brass body appears here cosmetically clean with only light wear (compared to many examples) - retaining the original Palm Tree & cloud etching. A bit of pick and elbow wear, it is structurally clean and appears free of cracks. All original cone & biscuit, this example comes to us in very good condition overall, offering up the iconic bark and bite that these round necks are best known for.
The neck measures a standard 1/7" nut width with a correct 25" scale length. The neck has a slight twist present primarily, the action measuring a comfortable 6/64" in height on the twelfth fret of the sixth string, and a higher 9/64" on the first. While sighting down the neck, one can note that the treble side has much less relief present than the bass side. One might note, that the fingerboard is a stained pear wood - something that time hasn't been quite as pleasant to - which is the primary culprit of the twist. The fingerboard extension does show a mild separation from the profile nearest the heel. There is wear present in the fingerboard primarily at the first position, the frets mirroring some of this as well - but with all notes able to sing with the current action. One might consider replacing the fingerboard, but has been left as it sits - the decision best left to the next owner. The profile of the neck is quite clean with expected finish wear, and it retains the original binding which appears crack free - less one missing piece at the end of the extension. Original etched plate tuners function with original cream buttons. Trademark National logo appears in good condition, with some other wear to the face of the peg head.
No case.