A great circa 1931 National Duolian. Repainted in a distressed burgundy enamel.

This guitar is a mutt- a vintage ca.‘31 National Duolian body with a more recent National 12 fret neck. the cover plate is from a 1940 National wood body guitar.

I’m not sure of the cone‘s origin but it sounds great.
These early ‘30s steel bodies are thinner than modern ones and are resonant and a little lighter weight-wise. The body originally had the rare tab-mounted cover plate but has been drilled for the screw on version.

the neck is beefy and straight, with a comfortable “V” shape and being newer has a truss rod and frets in great shape.

Original tuners and tailpiece.

Brand new Gator case.


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Listed14 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Duolian
Finish
  • Burgundy
Categories
Year
  • 1931
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String

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