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National Reso-Phonic, Scheerhorn, & Fairbanks Guitars
Why I Love National Guitars – Catfish Keith
Pioneering National Artist CATFISH KEITH has built four decades of hands-on experience into the WORLD’S #1 SOURCE for National Reso-Phonic, Scheerhorn, & Fairbanks Guitars.
Beautiful, massive stock of instruments that are AVAILABLE NOW and ready to ship, with many more, very soon. Please do ASK me! See below. And, enjoy several videos.
You can get every model now available from National Reso-Phonic and Scheerhorn, right here. I also have a few excellent condition, and mint condition pre-owned National Reso-Phonics in stock right now.
ASK ME FOR TODAY’S LIST OF CURRENT IN STOCK INSTRUMENTS, I will email it to you. TODAY’S LIST is the most up-to-the-minute. THANKS!!
Please email catfishkeith@catfishkeith.com or call at 319-338-3614. I will help you find the National or Scheerhorn that’s perfect for you, at a good and fair price.
I do offer some of the best service and best prices you will find, and I have 40 years of experience as a professional, hands-on, National playing musician. I love these guitars and am excited to help you get a new National!
My prices include a National hard case, no sales tax (except in California), and FREE SHIPPING in the USA (except Alaska & Hawaii). I charge the actual shipping cost outside of USA, please enquire.
Got a customized dream guitar in mind? I’m happy to help you. Email or call me anytime. There are loads of possibilities. Want, say, a Red or Blue NRP or Triolian, or a Piccolo or Tenor Guitar? A Lefty guitar? Or maybe a custom etched guitar in German Silver? Baritone or 7- or 12-string version? Baritone 12-String? Deep Body? A different headstock, neck, action or fingerboard inlays? Pickup installed?
Just ask me, I will make it happen for you.
ETAs on most instruments ordered (that are not available now) vary, please enquire. I have every model that National and Scheerhorn makes, on order. Engraved (such as Style O Deluxe and Styles 1.5 through Style 4) and highly customized instruments take longer, please inquire.
My inventory changes often, sometimes daily. There are many instruments in stock, many immediately available, and many are on order. For the most current list of instruments in stock and prices, email me. Please always feel free to ask me anything.
Please do contact me via email, phone/text (1-319-338-3614) or message to confirm the status of any instrument. I respond. Day, night, and on weekends, just as quickly as I can. Happy to help you. I carry the WORLD’S LARGEST STOCK.
NOTE: National’s pricing has gone up most every year. I will keep the instruments I have ordered in previous years at their original lower pricing, as I can, until they are sold.
Advantages to ordering though me are my quick and thorough response, and over four decades of experience as a player and lover of these instruments. You may find you can ultimately get your instrument faster and at a better deal than most anywhere else. I specialize in new Nationals and their quality continues to be fantastic.
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INSTRUMENTS YOU CAN GET NOW
FREE SHIPPING in USA (except AK & HI), hard case, no sales tax in USA (except CA).
AVAILABLE and ON ORDER (available instruments are ready to ship, NOW!):
Ask me, note stock changes often.
NATIONAL RESO-PHONIC GUITARS – ready to ship now:
~ EL TROVADOR $4500 – Cool curvier body shape, 4″ deep all Mahogany single cone with a bit longer scale of 25.65″ and a bit narrower nut of 1 3/4.” This is Mike Dowling’s signature model based on the 1932-33 El Trovadors.
~ EL TROVADOR CUTAWAY $4930 – One slightly larger f-hole in this fantastic El Trovador Cutaway. Beautiful Mahogany, sleek cutaway.
~ EL TROVADOR 12-STRING $4660 – This version of the El Trovador is a fabulous 12 String guitar. All Mahogany, unique curvier body shape with 4” deep body. 25.65” scale length.
~ ESTRALITA DELUXE 12 FRET $3510 – Stunning sunburst Figured Maple top, Walnut back and sides, Mahogany neck with slotted headstock and Engraved Ivoroid Overlay. Ivoroid-bound Deluxe Ebony neck with diamond shaped inlays. Beautiful instrument with a warm, sweet, clear and powerful sound.
~ ESTRALITA DELUXE 14 FRET $4050 – Sunburst Figured Maple top, Walnut back and sides, the back figure is especially eye-catching on this one. Mahogany neck with Peghead headstock and dark overlay with pearloid National banner logo (the same as a Style O 14 Fret headstock). Ivoroid-bound Ebony neck. Love it!
~ ESTRALITA DELUXE 14 FRET DEEP BODY w/ ROPE BINDING & FIGURED MAPLE TOP 2016 $3350 – Mint condition, Sunburst, beautiful figured, or Flame Maple top, Walnut back and sides, Mahogany neck with Peghead headstock with pearloid National Banner on a Rosewood overlay (same headstock as a Style O 14 Fret). Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. Fishman pickup installed. Gorgeous hypnotizing rope binding on the top and back of the body. Like new! Strap button is installed, coming out of the back of the heel cap.
~ M1 TRICONE $4320 – The world famous M1. An all-Mahogany wonder of a tricone. Slotted headstock w/ red and gold Sheild Decal, Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. Huge sound with forever sustain.
~ M1 TRICONE 12-STRING $4770 – The M1 all-Mahogany Tricone makes a wonderful 12-string! Sweet and powerful and versatile. Magic!
~ M1 TRICONE 2013 $3400 – Super minty All-Mahogany classic M1 Tricone is in perfect brand new condition and sounds fantastic at a great price.
~ M2 MAHOGANY 12 FRET SINGLE CONE $3330 – 12 fret all-Mahogany beauty with rubbed nickel plated sieve coverplate, Deluxe neck featuring Pearloid overlay on peghead (solid) headstock. Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard with diamond-shaped inlays. Sweet, deep tone. Classic!
~ M14 MAHOGANY $3870 – 14 fret, all-Mahogany single cone with nice plain, natural looking finish with simple dark binding. Peghead headstock with National Shield
~ M14T THUNDERBOX REVOLVER $3870 – 14 fret, all-Mahogany single cone with nice plain, natural looking finish with simple dark binding. Peghead headstock with National Shield.
~ M14T THUNDERBOX DENIM $3870 – 14 fret, all-Mahogany single cone with nice plain, natural looking finish with simple dark binding. Peghead headstock with National Shield.
~ NRP BARNYARD DENIM BLUE 14 FRET $3780 – Super cool unique blue painted finish on steel bodied 14 fret single cone. A great sounding and playing Duolian reproduction. Mahogany neck, slotted headstock with NATIONAL stamped on it. Unbound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays.
~ NRP B-SERIES BLACK RUST DELUXE 12 FRET $4140 – This is a 12 fret Duolian reproduction with Charlie Christian Lollar pickup installed into the guitar top. Steel body, this one with rolled f-holes, formed back, sieve coverplate. “Black Rust” vintage-y painted finish (which is neither black nor rusty), each one is unique. Unbound Ebony fingerboard on Mahogany neck with slotted headstock and NATIONAL stamped on it. Coooool!
~ RADIO TONE BENDAWAY $3960 – Cool all-Maple Cutaway, radio slot sound ports, rubbed nickel sieve coverplate, paddle headstock, sweet sunburst, and Ivoroid bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. Unique and versatile sound. Love these! I really enjoy the Radio Tones.
~ RAW BRASS 14 FRET $3400 – This one shines like gold! Classic 14 fret single cone with rolled f-holes, Chickenfeet coverplate, Maple neck with Peghead headstock, National Shield badge logo. Unbound Ebony fingerboard. No finish, just a thin protective wax coating.
~ RAW STEEL 12 FRET SQUARENECK 2023 $3130 – Minty huge sounding Raw Steel Squareneck made for playing lap style features Chickenfeet coverplate, flat f-holes. Sweet immediate punchy beautiful tone perfect for Hawaiian, blues or bluegrass. Love this!
~ RAW STEEL 14 FRET SINGLE CONE $3130 – Raw Series, body is steel. Great bonk and splang. Wonderful and more affordable blues machine. Maple neck. My favorite combination!
~ RAW STEEL PICCOLO GUITAR $3130 – Shorter 22.5” scale 6-string guitar neck on tenor body with chickenfeet coverplate. Some call this a “Terz” guitar. This can be tuned a fourth higher than a regular guitar, I tune it A to A Standard, so it sounds like a regular guitar with capo at the 5th fret. Angel sound! 1 3/4” nut. Really fun to play.
~ RESO LECTRIC REVOLVER $4140 – Classic Firebird and piezo combo, the Revolver has a brown-black finish that lets some of the wood grain show through with white binding and Ivoroid faceplate. Beautiful!
~ STYLE 1 EXPLODING PALM TRICONE $5200 – Classic brass bodied, mirror nickel plated tricone with the rare and famous “Exploding Palm” etched/sandblasted pattern, which was done on a few late 1930s squarenecks, and revived, on a select few modern Nationals. Love these, I have one myself. An art deco masterpiece!
~ STYLE N 14 FRET SINGLE CONE with HOTPLATE & Strap Button $4860 – Super shiny classic 14 fret single cone National; it’s the same as the Style O, except it is plain mirror nickel (without tropical etching). Hotplate system is installed on a ribbed sieve-style coverplate. Beautiful jewel of a guitar! Peghead headstock with pearloid National Banner logo. Ultimate brass bodied single cone National!
~ STYLE O 14 FRET $4500 – The world’s most famous National model (played by Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits) features brass body with mirror nickel finish, chickenfeet coverplate, formed back. 1930s two-palm tropical scene on the front and back. Palm and volcano etching pattern on the sides. Maple neck with peghead solid headstock featuring Banner-style National logo on Pearloid on a dark overlay. Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. An ultimate, classic, super-shiny palm-tree etched iconic National. Sparkle and splang and sweet reverberation.
~ SUPER CUSTOM STYLE 3 TRICONE 2003 $10990 – One-of-a-kind nickel plated custom Style 3 tricone built for ultimate tricone sound with a German Silver top and steel back and sides. It features the classic Lily-of-the-Valley engraving on the top, and plain heavier gauge steel back and sides, with a flat back. This was custom built for Bay Area singer-songwriter-guitarist DANNY CLICK, by the original National founders Don Young and McGregor Gaines. It features a Deluxe Mahogany neck with Ivoroid slotted headstock overlay, bound fingerboard with diamond shaped inlays. Highlander Magnophonic pickup is installed with the original stereo cord and external battery box. Strap button is installed. Excellent condition. Wonderful, unique National!
~ TENOR MAHOGANY $3870 – 23″ Tenor scale 4 string. Beautiful with Antique Brass “fan slot” style coverplate, tenor guitar (not pear) shaped body. Sweet and clear voice!
~ TRIOLIAN POLYCHROME 14 FRET SINGLE CONE $4300 – 14 fret version, steel body and Maple neck, rolled f-holes. Yellow/gold finish with palm tree scene painted on the back. Ivoroid bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. Slotted headstock, Triolian Sheild decal. Yes!
~ WEATHERED STEEL STYLE O 14 FRET w/ Custom Peghead Headstock & Waverly High Ratio Nickel Butterbean Relic Tuners $4680 – Steel body, with rolled f-holes, ribbed sieve coverplate, formed back, Maple neck, unbound Ebony fingerboard. Art Deco masterpiece! Cool custom features, including Waverly tuners and Peghead (solid) headstock.
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SCHEERHORNS – ready to ship now:
~ SCHEERHORN FLAME MAPLE ROUNDNECK $4980 – Dreadnought body shape, high gloss finish, and 10.5” open well roundneck spidercone guitar with reddish-brownish burst, highly figured Maple.
~ SCHEERHORN HONDURAS MAHOGANY SQUARENECK $4180 – Dreadnought shaped spider cone squareneck features nicely figured Mahogany and a giant warm powerful voice.
~ SCHEERHORN HONDURAS MAHOGANY ROUNDNECK $4680 – Beautiful deep brown All-Mahogany Scheerhorn with powerful rich warm tone. High Gloss finish, deep bodied dreadnought shape. Bright nickel plated coverplate and tailpiece.
~ SCHEERHORN ROSEWOOD/SPRUCE ROUNDNECK $5880 – Dreadnought body shape, high gloss finish, and 10.5” open well roundneck spidercone guitar with Natural finish Adirondack Spruce top with Herringbone purfling, and Indian Rosewood back and sides.
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FAIRBANKS Guitars – ready to ship now:
~ FAIRBANKS F-35 $6200 – Brand new classic slope shouldered dreadnought with Red (Adirondack) Spruce top and Honduras Mahogany back and sides. Madagascar Rosewood unbound fingerboard and bridge. Beautiful Sunburst top, Waverly tuners. This is based on and inspired by Paul Geremia’s vintage Gibson J-35. Giant sweet tone!
Much more info about Fairbanks Guitars, here: www.catfishkeith.com/whyilovefairbanksguitars/
Thanks!
INSTRUMENTS ON ORDER & ETAS
I have over a hundred new Nationals & Scheerhorns on order, below are just some of the instruments – ask me for the ETA, and I will get you an updated estimate from National.
There are many more guitars than this!
Ask me about any custom orders! Happy to make it happen!
Call 319-338-3614 or email catfishkeith@catfishkeith.com Thanks!
GUITARS:
National Reso-Phonic & Scheerhorn Guitars COMING SOON:
Ask for ETAs. Note: there are MANY more than this!:
~ COLLEGIAN 14 FRET GALAXY BLUE $3780
~ COLLEGIAN 14 FRET AGED IVORY $3780
~ NRP BLACK RUST 12 FRET $3780
~ NRP BLACK RUST 14 FRET $3780
~ NRP STEEL 12 FRET $3850
~ NRP STEEL 14 FRET $3850
~ RAW STEEL 12 FRET $3130
~ RAW BRASS 14 FRET $34000
~ RAW STEEL 14 FRET $3130
~ RESO ROCKET N $4930 – brass w/ bright nickel finish.
~ RESO ROCKET STEEL $4300 – steel w/ rubbed nickel finish.
~ RESO ROCKET RAW BRASS $3850 – no finish, looks like gold!
~ RESO ROCKET RAW STEEL $3310 – no finish, powerful sound!
~ STYLE O 12 FRET $4500
~ STYLE O 14 FRET $4500
~ STYLE O GERMAN SILVER 14 FRET $4930
~ STYLE O 12 FRET LIGHTNING BOLT $4500
~ STYLE O GERMAN SILVER 12 FRET $4930
~ STYLE O UKULELE $3400
~ STYLE 1 GERMAN SILVER TRICONE CUTAWAY $5940
~ STYLE 1 TRICONE $5040
~ STYLE 1 TRICONE CUTAWAY $5490
~ T14 WEATHERED STEEL TRICONE CUTAWAY 14 FRET $4500
UKULELE:
~ STYLE O UKULELE $3670
SCHEERHORN GUITARS
Get your new SCHEERHORN Guitars here.
Since 2013, National Reso-Phonic is the manufacturer for the production model Scheerhorn Guitars. You can order all of them from me, here. They are the Scheerhorn L-Body Series, all spider cone guitars. NOTE that now these are made in both roundneck (set up for regular playing), and squareneck (for lapstyle).
~ Model S-1 Roundneck $4680
A beautiful new model with steel body, Weathered Steel finish, and round spanish-style neck! Nice action on a Rock Maple neck with unbound Ebony fingerboard. Dual soundports, open well L-Body design. It’s got it’s own very deep and pure sound, in a class by itself, and Optional Charlie Christian Lollar Pickup installed for $400 (as seen in these pictures), which can sound and play like a jazz archtop when plugged in. Versatile, beautiful guitar. About time for all us non-lapstyle players!
~ Honduras Mahogany Roundneck $4680 – IN STOCK NOW!
~ Honduras Mahogany L-Body Squareneck $4180 – IN STOCK NOW!
Great warm, deep sound, all solid Mahogany body. Love the sound, look and feel. (Pictured, has hand-rubbed glossy finish, all solid wood.) Now in roundneck as well as squareneck.
~ Flamed Maple Roundneck $4980 – IN STOCK NOW!
~ Flame Maple L-Body Squareneck $4480 – On Order, Coming Soon.
Beautiful Flamed Maple body and a deep Dreadnought body shape, two round soundholes, an open soundwell with 10.5″ Scheerhorn spider cone, and internal baffles that increase the tone and penetration of sound. The sound is HUGE. Jawdropping wood and high gloss finish. ASK for pictures!
Mike Dowling plays the Scheerhorn Flame Maple Roundneck in this video below! This guitar is IN STOCK NOW and ready to ship!
~ Rosewood/Spruce Roundneck $5880 – IN STOCK NOW!
This is a big and rich sounding Scheerhorn, with beautiful Indian Rosewood back and sides and Adirondack Spruce top. Tim Scheerhorn and National Reso-Phonic collaborated to make this wonderful guitar; deep dreadnought body shape, the secret Scheerhorn baffle system. Wow! Rich and pure super-tone sound just flies out of this guitar.
~ Rosewood/Spruce L-Body Squareneck $5380 – On Order, Coming Soon.
NATIONAL RESO-PHONIC GUITARS:
SINGLE CONE NATIONALS
M14T THUNDERBOX:
14 fret all-Mahogany single cone guitars with 4″ deep body.
In Denim (Blue w/ Blue binding) and Revolver (Brown/Black w/ White binding).
~ M14T Thunderbox Denim $3870
IN STOCK NOW! The M14 reimagined: great all-Mahogany single cone 14 fretter is given a powerful reboot, with a 4″ deep body, like it’s 12 fret cousin, the El Trovador. This gives the guitar a new and deeper voice with even bigger projection and depth. A cool translucent blue finish shows the grains of Mahogany coming though, and it has a cool matching binding. Rubbed nickel ribbed sieve coverplate and tailpiece. An NRP-style neck, with a lighter natural finish, and slotted headstock with 3-on-a-plate tuners. NATIONAL is stamped simply at the top. Ebony fingerboard, unbound, and an Ebony nut. Man! Great new model from the cats at National!
~ M14T Thunderbox Revolver $3870
IN STOCK NOW! This M14 version has it all, a darker look: all-Mahogany single cone 14 fret guitar with a 4″ deep body, taking it’s inspiration from the esteemed El Trovador. Brand new and deeper voice with even bigger projection, more pow. A translucent black finish shows off the Mahogany, and it has eye-catching contrasting white binding. Rubbed nickel ribbed sieve coverplate and tailpiece. An NRP-style neck, with a lighter natural finish, and slotted headstock with 3-on-a-plate tuners. NATIONAL stamped on it. Ebony fingerboard, unbound, and an Ebony nut. Dang! This is a beaut.
M14T Thunderbox Revolver
Hear below, in these new videos made by National, I play a couple of pieces on the M14T Thunderbox Revolver. Alright!
I am also playing, here, on the M14T Thunderbox Revolver!
EL TROVADOR Models:
Standard, Cutaway, Baritone, 12-String, and Figured Wood Variations.
~ El Trovador $4500 (add Hotplate to this or any single cone $400)
IN STOCK NOW!
The fantastic and classic El Trovador. Mahogany back, sides, top and neck, with the unique deeper and curvier body shape. Great warmth, sparkle and depth of tone. National took apart Mike Dowling’s 30’s El T, and made a stunning reproduction. It has become National’s most popular selling model for several years.
~ El Trovador Cutaway $4930
IN STOCK NOW! The El Trovador, now with a cutaway! Mahogany back, sides, top and neck, with the deeper and curvier El T body shape. Great warmth, sparkle and depth of tone. National took apart Mike Dowling’s 1932/33 guitar, and made a stunning reproduction. It has become National’s most popular selling model for several years. The cutaway version is unique, with one bigger f-hole, and sleek cutaway with nether-region access. The guitar pictured has the Hotplate pickup system, which you can add for $400.
~ El Trovador w/ Hotplate Installed $4900 ON ORDER, please enquire. Mahogany back, sides, top and neck, with the unique deeper and curvier body shape. Great warmth, sparkle and depth of tone. National took apart Mike Dowling’s 30’s El T, and made a stunning reproduction. It has become National’s most popular selling model for several years. This one has the cool Hotplate pickup system installed within the rubbed nickel finished coverplate and is ready to go!
~ El Trovador 12 String $4660
IN STOCK NOW! The wonderful El Trovador 12 String is an amazing guitar. Giant sound, the El T makes a deep bold and rich-voiced 12 String. Warmth and brightness of the Mahogany back, sides, top and neck, with the unique deeper and curvier body shape. I think this model is one of the very best Nationals for 12 String. It is versatile, it can hold a variety of string gauges and pitches; on mine I have a heavier custom set .066-.014 and tune it to Bb Standard. Sounds Huge. I’ve seen others put light gauge on them and tune it to standard pitch, it works well too. Wonderful guitar.
~ El Trovador Baritone 12-String $5310
~ El Trovador Baritone 6-string $4840
Here is another a new video made recently by National, of me playing a Custom Figured Maple Baritone El Trovador guitar:
Below, Mike Dowling plays one of my favorite Fats Waller tunes, “Jitterbug Waltz” on his new EL TROVADOR CUTAWAY. Thanks Mike!
M2 and ESTRALITA DELUXE Models:
~ M2 Mahogany 12 Fret Single Cone $3870
On Order, please enquire! The M2 is the classic all-Mahogany single cone guitar, featuring a ribbed sieve coverplate with rubbed nickel finish, and a Deluxe neck with diamond-shaped inlays and Ivoroid binding on an Ebony fingerboard. Pearloid Overlay on a peghead-style headstock, and nickel plated tuning machines. Warm, sweet tone, it’s a good ‘un!
~ Estralita Deluxe 12 Fret Single Cone $3510
IN STOCK NOW! Gorgeous sunburst top of flamed Maple, and back and sides of Walnut on a single cone National. F-holes, ribbed sieve coverplate with mirror nickel finish, and a Mahogany neck, with has dot inlays and Ivoroid binding on a Rosewood fingerboard. Slotted headstock with Ivoroid overlay with National Sheild. Rich, bold beautiful sound, it’s rather hypnotizing to look at it.
~ Estralita Deluxe 14 Fret Single Cone $4050
IN STOCK NOW! please enquire! Same stunning beauty as described above, but with the slightly shorter, more square-shouldered 14 fret body shape and peghead headstock identical to the Style O 14 Fret, with National Banner style headstock logo (ASK ME for pictures!). I love these! Stunning guitar.
~ Estralita Deluxe 14 Fret Super Custom Deep Body w/ Rope Binding, Fishman Pickup and Strap Button Installed 2016 $3350
IN STOCK NOW! Mint condition, Sunburst, beautiful figured, or Flame Maple top, Walnut back and sides, Mahogany neck with Peghead headstock with pearloid National Banner on a Rosewood overlay (same headstock as a Style O 14 Fret). Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. Fishman pickup installed. 4″ deep body. Absolutely gorgeous guitar with a warm, sweet, clear and powerful and rich sound and to-die-for hypnotizing rope binding on the top and back of the body. Cherry, like new!
~ Doug MacLeod Signature Model 14 Fret Single Cone with Pickup $4800
($4400 without Pickup) Ask for ETA.
Beautiful 14-fret wood bodied National with cream colored Lollar P90 style pickup installed, with volume and tone controls on the guitar top. Pretty sunburst, almost Triolian W-Series style finish. Doug calls his own guitar “Butternut.” Maple body and neck, solid peghead headstock with faux-tortoise overlay with unique National logo. Ivoroid-bound Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. Alright Dubblas!
M14 MAHOGANY:
~ M14 Mahogany 14 Fret Single Cone $3870
IN STOCK NOW! All-Mahogany 14 fret single cone beauty. Nice pure Mahogany brown satin finish shows off the warm coloring of the wood, with dark binding on the top and back, rubbed nickel sieve coverplate, f-holes, unbound Ebony fingerboard, and peghead headstock with black overlay and National Shield decal. Black buttoned tuners. Ebony nut. Simple and elegant wood bodied National with a warm tone and nice projection.
RADIO TONE BENDAWAY:
Unique Maple single cone cutaway with radio-style soundports and paddle headstock.
~ Radio Tone Bendaway $3960
IN STOCK NOW!
The Radio Tone Bendaway is back, and available from National. A very cool modern twist, introduced in the 1990s: a Maple, Cutaway bodied guitar with vintage radio-style slot soundports, peghead paddle headstock with pewter National Shield logo, sunburst finish, mirror nickel sieve coverplate, Ivoroid Bound Ebony fingerboard. A great looking and sounding, lighter weight (compared to a metal bodied National), fun to play, versatile guitar. I’ve owned one myself since 1998 and loved it. I’ve recorded it, taken it on the road, and used it in a variety of settings. Ace guitar!
WEATHERED STEEL STYLE O:
12 and 14 Fret Models
~ Weathered Steel Style O 12 Fret Single Cone $4140
ON ORDER, please enquire. This is the famous palm tree etched Style O design but with STEEL body (not brass), rubbed nickel finish, the authentic 30’s sandblasted, etched tropical scenes on the front and back. Unbound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, slotted headstock. Weathered plain Maple neck (not burst painted). This is the vintage-look, no maintenance version, as the rubbed nickel on steel will not rust or fog. I love the look and sound of these, with the deeper bonk and splang of a steel bodied single cone, and WOW they are fantastic.
~ Weathered Steel Style O 14 Fret Single Cone $4120
ON ORDER, please enquire. Description above, except this is a 14 fret model.
~ Weathered Steel Style O 14 Fret Single Cone w/ Custom Peghead Headstock & Waverly High Ratio Nickel Butterbean Relic Tuners $4680
IN STOCK NOW! – Steel body, with rolled f-holes, ribbed sieve coverplate, formed back, Maple neck, unbound Ebony fingerboard. Art Deco masterpiece! Cool custom features, including Waverly tuners and Peghead (solid) headstock.
STYLE O 12 FRET Variations:
Brass, German Silver, Deluxe, and Antique Brass
~ Style O 12 Fret Single Cone $4500
ON ORDER, please enquire. This is the classic brass bodied, palm tree etched Style O complete with mirror nickel finish, the authentic 30’s sandblasted, etched tropical scenes on the front and back. Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays and ivoroid binding, slotted headstock.
~ Style O 12 Fret with LIGHTNING BOLT Etching $4500
ON ORDER, please enquire. The very rare original deco lightning bolt design from the 1930s is featured on the top, back, and sides of this mirror nickel plated brass bodied Style O. Slotted headstock, with standard Style O Maple burst neck, with Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays (NOT the diamond-shaped inlays on Mahogany neck as shown). Super cool and custom National with the classic, great bright sweet splang that the Style O is known for. The Lightning Bolt design was the first, and very rare, etching pattern BEFORE the palm tree, tropical scenes were introduced.
~ Style O GERMAN SILVER 12 Fret Single Cone $4950
ON ORDER, please enquire. This is the classic GERMAN SILVER bodied, palm tree etched Style O complete with mirror nickel finish, and the super 1930’s sandblasted, etched tropical scenes on the front and back. Art Deco Masterpiece! Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays and ivoroid binding, slotted headstock. The German, or Nickel Silver gives it a gorgeous bell-like tone with richer lows, low-mids, and smoother highs than their brass counterparts
~ Style O ANTIQUE BRASS 12 Fret Single Cone $4680
ON ORDER, please enquire. This is the classic Style O, but with ANTIQUE BRASS, brass body. It features the super-classic palm tree etching, with the deep-patina of the Antique Brass finish, the authentic 1930s sandblasted, etched tropical scenes on the front and back, wide etched stripe on the sides. Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays and ivoroid binding, slotted headstock on a burst painted rock Maple Style O neck.
STYLE O 14 FRET Variations:
Brass, German Silver, and Deluxe
~ Style O 14 Fret Single Cone $4500
IN STOCK NOW! This is the guitar Mark Knopfler made famous on the iconic cover of Dire Straits “Brothers in Arms” album. Like the 12 Fret Style O, it has a mirror nickel finish, and it’s own sandblasted, etched tropical scenes of two palm trees on the front and back. Chicken feet coverplate. Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays and ivoroid binding, with National banner inlaid in the solid peghead headstock.
~ Style O GERMAN SILVER 14 Fret Single Cone $4950
ON ORDER, please enquire. This is the GERMAN SILVER version, the most deluxe body material that National used on their very first silver guitars in the late 1920’s. German Silver has a super bell-like tone, and has deeper lows and low-mids and smoother treble than a brass guitar.
It’s the guitar Mark Knopfler made famous on the iconic cover of Dire Straits “Brothers in Arms” album. Like the 12 Fret Style O, it has a mirror nickel finish, and it’s own sandblasted, etched tropical scenes of two palm trees on the front and back. Chicken feet coverplate. Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays and ivoroid binding, with National banner inlaid in the solid peghead headstock.
COLLEGIAN:
Aged Ivory and Galaxy Blue 14 fret, steel bodied guitars with peghead headstock and Sheild Badge.
~ Collegian Aged Ivory 14 Fret Single Cone $3780
ON ORDER, please enquire. The Collegian is based on a “student model” from the late 1930’s that was a 14 fret single cone guitar with bulletholes coverplate and peghead-style headstock with National Shield. Steel body with rolled f-holes, formed back, and an Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays on Mahogany neck. This one has the Aged Ivory finish. Beautiful guitar!
~ Collegian Galaxy Blue 14 Fret Single Cone $3780
ON ORDER, please enquire. LOVE A BLUE GUITAR! The Collegian is based on a “student model” from the late 1930’s that was a 14 fret single cone guitar with bulletholes coverplate and peghead-style headstock. Steel body with rolled f-holes, formed back, and an Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays on Mahogany neck. Knockout guitar!
TRIOLIAN Models:
Steel bodied single cone guitars with Maple neck, Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard, slotted headstock with Triolian Sheild Decal.
W-Series and Triolian Polychrome in 12 and 14 Fret
~ Triolian W-Series 12 Fret Single Cone $3780
AVAILABLE NOW! Fantastic steel bodied Triolian features a handpainted “Walnut” gold-to-brown burst, formed back, flat f-holes, Maple neck with Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays and ivoroid binding, slotted headstock. Thinner gauge steel is now standard to all steel Nationals, and it was introduced first on the Triolian in 2009. My favorite steel bodied single cone, these are great!
Triolian W-Series 14 Fret Single Cone $3780
ON ORDER, please enquire. The 14 Fret version of the Triolian is just as great. These are made with a steel 3 piece body, and similar Maple neck, Ivoroid bound Rosewood neck, and more access to the higher frets. It has the shorter body shape of all 14 Fret models, the sound is surprisingly deep and clear. Love ’em.
~ Triolian Polychrome 12 Fret Single Cone $4320
ON ORDER, please enquire. The wonderful reproduction of the 1930s classic Triolian Polychrome, replete with steel body, formed back, flat f-holes, gold finish, stenciled black palm tree scene with orange sunset on the back, ebony, ivoroid-bound fingerboard…this guitar is a to-die-for beauty all the way, and sounds so great!
~ Triolian Polychrome 14 Fret Single Cone $4320
IN STOCK NOW! Super classic with steel body, formed back, rolled f-holes, the cool gold finish, stenciled black palm tree scene with orange sunset on the back, Ebony fingerboard, which is Ivoroid-bound. Bold and powerful sound!
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In this video below TOBY WALKER compares his 1930 Triolian to his brand new Triolian Polychrome. Thanks Toby!
NRP Models:
Steel body single cone guitar with Mahogany neck, unbound Ebony fingerboard and slotted headstock with NATIONAL stamped on it.
Black Rust, Green Burst, Steel, Chipped Ivory, Barnyard Blue, Denim, Black, Weathered Steel, Antique Brass and more in 12 and 14 Fret.
~ NRP B-Series Black Rust 12 Fret $3780
ON ORDER, please enquire. Ultimate classic steel bodied single cone. Flat cut f-holes, sieve coverplate and formed back. The Black Rust finish is speckly and greyish, no two are exactly alike. It is a great vintage look and the guitar has all of the bonk and splang and sweet reverberation of the best 30s National, but has the advantage of being brand new and ready to go, with a double trussrod. Mahogany neck with slotted headstock and “NATIONAL” stamped plainly on the headstock. This is the one!
~ NRP B-Series Black Rust 14 Fret $3780
ON ORDER, please enquire. This is the amazing 14 fret version! This one has rolled f-holes and ribbed sieve coverplate.
~ Black Rust Deluxe 12 Fret Single Cone (w/ Charlie Christian Lollar Pickup installed) $4140
IN STOCK NOW! – This is a 12 fret Duolian reproduction with Charlie Christian Lollar pickup installed into the guitar top. Steel body, this one with rolled f-holes, formed back, sieve coverplate. “Black Rust” vintage-y painted finish (which is neither black nor rusty), each one is unique. Unbound Ebony fingerboard on Mahogany neck with slotted headstock and NATIONAL stamped on it. Coooool!
~ Black Rust Deluxe 14 Fret Single Cone $4120
ON ORDER, please enquire. A model based on National’s most popular steel bodied single cone guitar, the NRP, or Duolian reproduction. This features a unique take on the Black Rust finish, a built-in Charlie Christian Lollar pickup, ribbed coverplate, and standard Mahogany neck with unbound Ebony fingerboard and slotted headstock. Comes in 12 Fret and 14 Fret versions. These are cool; acoustically, they are the single cone National we all know and love. Plugged in, the pickup has a giant, clear signal, very versatile, with a rockin’ good sound.
~ NRP 12 Fret Single Cone with Green Burst $3780
~ NRP 12 Fret Single Cone with Green Burst $3780
ON ORDER, please enquire. This is the beautiful original style NRP with steel body, flat f-holes, sieve coverplate, formed back and classic green painted burst finish. Mahogany neck with unbound Ebony fingerboard with simple dot inlays. Slotted headstock with NATIONAL stamped on it. 3-on-a-plate tuners. This was the first Duolian Reproduction, and it may well surpass most vintage ones in quality and sou This is the one!nd playability. After 2009, National replaced the heavier steel Delphi and Polychrome Tricone models with the NRP and Triolian Series…all featuring lighter gauge steel, true-to-vintage features and knockout finishes. The sound really captures the spooky splang and chong and reverberation of the best vintage 30’s Nationals, except in a brand new guitar with a big life ahead of it, complete with trussrod, good intonation, and mojo to spare, with National’s super quality craftsmanship.. I love the NRP series!
~ NRP Barnyard Denim Blue 14 Fret $3780
IN STOCK NOW! Super cool unique blue painted finish on steel bodied 14 fret single cone. A great sounding and playing Duolian reproduction. Mahogany neck, slotted headstock with NATIONAL stamped on it. Unbound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays.
~ Triolian Steel 12 & 14 Fret Single Cone $3870
ON ORDER, please enquire. Same steel body with rubbed nickel finish as the NRP Steel, but with a Triolian neck, which is Maple with Walnut Burst, and the fingerboard is Ivoroid-bound Ebony with dot inlays. Headstock is slotted with Triolian Shield decal. Great guitar!
~ NRP Weathered Steel 12 & 14 Fret Single Cone $3870
ON ORDER, please enquire. Same steel body, rolled f-holes and NRP Mahogany neck, but with the cool Weathered Steel finish, which is usually greyish-brownish; they vary.
~ NRP Steel 12 Fret Single Cone $3870
ON ORDER, please enquire. The steel bodied NRP with the rubbed nickel “Steel” finish. Wonderful finish has a diffused sheen, will not fog or rust, it is maintenace free. Powerful toned single cone with unribbed sieve coverplate, rolled f-holes, Mahogany neck, unbound Ebony fingerboard, and slotted headstock with NATIONAL stamped into the headstock. Classic beauty.
~ NRP Steel 14 Fret Single Cone $3870
ON ORDER, please enquire. 14 frets-to-the-neck version of the steel bodied NRP with the rubbed nickel “Steel” finish. Gorgeous finish has a diffused sheen, will not fog or rust, it is maintenace free. Powerful toned single cone with ribbed sieve coverplate, Mahogany neck, unbound Ebony fingerboard, and slotted headstock with “NATIONAL” stamped into the headstock.. Magic guitar! (Pictured LEFT.)
~ NRP Black 12 Fret Single Cone $3780
ON ORDER, please enquire. The great NRP steel bodied single cone 12 fret in sleek looking black painted finish, with sieve-style coverplate, flat f-holes and Mahogany neck with slotted headstock and unbound Ebony fingerboard. Super modern Duolian reproduction, with loads of bonk and splang!
~ NRP Black 14 Fret Single Cone $3780
ON ORDER, please enquire. The super NRP steel bodied single cone 14 fret in sleek looking black painted finish, with ribbed sieve-style coverplate, Mahogany neck with slotted headstock and unbound Ebony fingerboard with a soft V profile. Sounds fantastic, plays like a dream!
RESO ROCKET Models:
Metal Reso Rockets N (Brass), Steel, Black Rust, Navy, Raw Steel, Raw Brass.
Wood Reso Rockets WB, Figured Maple, Figured Mahogany.
All are a 12 Fret Cutaway, in regular depth and 4″ Deep Body.
~ Reso Rocket N $4950
ON ORDER, please enquire. Reso Rockets are absolutely the loudest and most versatile Nationals ever made. The RR N has brass body, mirror nickel finish, tricone-style soundports and cutaway to the 17th fret on a single cone guitar, with unique Reso Rocket-style matching coverplate. Deluxe neck: ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard with diamond-shaped inlays, hard rock Maple neck. Pearloid overlay on a peghead-style headstock. These are a real favorite.
~ Reso Rocket Steel $4320
ON ORDER, please enquire. Loud, deep, versatile, the Reso Rocket Steel has a steel body, “Steel” rubbed nickel finish, otherwise, all of the same features of a Reso Rocket N. More punch and cutting power than any other Reso Rocket, and, most any other National, as well.
~ Reso Rocket WB $4210
ON ORDER, please enquire. Introduced in January 2013 at the NAMM Show, the Reso Rocket WB has a Mahogany body, Mahogany finish, tricone-style soundports and cutaway to the 17th fret on a single cone guitar, with sieve-style nickel plated coverplate. Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, Mahogany neck. Ivoroid overlay on a slotted headstock. Steve James instigated the prototype, now it is a great production model.
~ Reso Rocket WB DEEP BODY $4210
AVAILABLE NOW. Introduced in January 2013 at the NAMM Show, the Reso Rocket WB has a Mahogany body, Mahogany finish, tricone-style soundports and cutaway to the 17th fret on a single cone guitar, with sieve-style nickel plated coverplate. Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, Mahogany neck. Ivoroid overlay on a slotted headstock. Steve James instigated the prototype, now it is a great production model. 4″ DEEP BODY adds more depth of soun.
~ Reso Rocket NRP Black Rust $4120
ON ORDER, please enquire. Black Rust finish on a fantastic steel bodied Reso Rocket. The Reso Rocket is wonderful and versatile innovation from National, a cutaway single cone with tricone-style grille soundports, which give the guitar a very immediate response, possibly the loudest, punchiest, and most powerful of any 3850nal. The cutaway gives great access to the highest registers. Deluxe neck with peghead headstock, diamond shaped inlays on Ivoroid-bound Rosewood fingerboard.
~ Reso Rocket NRP Navy Blue $4120
ON ORDER, please enquire. Cool “Barnyard Navy Blue” finish on a steel bodied Reso Rocket. The Reso Rocket is a great and versatile innovation from National, a cutaway single cone with tricone-style grille soundports, which give the guitar a very immediate response, possibly the loudest, punchiest, and most powerful of any National. The cutaway gives great access to the highest registers. NRP-style k is Mahogany with unbound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays, slotted headstock with NATIONAL stamped plainly on it. ASK ME FOR PICTURES!!
~ Reso Rocket NRP Pewter $4120
ON ORDER, please enquire. Cool Pewter color.
~ Reso Rocket Raw Brass $3870
ON ORDER, please enquire. The classic Reso Rocket guitar made with brass body and NO FINISH except for a protective carnuba wax coating. These are great sounding and playing Nationals, powerful sounding. No finish means the tone is uncolored by a plated or painted finish. And these will patina over time, the brass will tarnish some, but looks great, a lightly rubbed pure brass. These are great!
~ Reso Rocket Raw Steel $3510
ON ORDER, please enquire. A Reso Rocket made with steel body and NO FINISH except for a protective carnuba wax coating. Wonderful sounding and playing Nationals, a bold presence. No finish means the tone is uncolored by a plated or painted finish. And these will patina over time, the steel will rust some, but looks great, a lightly rubbed pure steel. Cool!!
~ Reso Rocket Custom Figured Maple Deep Body w/ Red Burst Finish $4950
ON ORDER, please enquire. Beautiful 4″ deep bodied Rocket with a stunning red finish shows off the hypnotizing figure in this wood. Sweet, powerful tone with a warmth and brightness that Maple is known for. Slotted Headstock with Pearloid Overlay. Plenty of the magic reverberation and immediate punch that makes Reso Rockets so in demand.
~ Reso Rocket Custom Figured Maple w/ Amber Honey Burst Finish $4950
ON ORDER, please enquire. Jaw-dropping Reso Rocket with a warm glowing finish that showcases the gorgeous figure in the shimmering wood. Maple magic reverberation and punch. I really love these guitars! Antique Brass UFO Style coverplate. Slotted Headstock with Ivoroid Overlay. Man!
NATIONAL ELECTRIC Models:
Includes the Pioneer RP1 in Black Rust and Chipped Ivory.
And the Reso Lectric in Sunburst, Revolver, and Blue
~ Reso Lectric Revolver $4140
IN STOCK NOW! The Reso Lectric has gone through a few changes in its 25 years of production. The current model uses a factory Lollar Firebird pickup in the neck position and a Fishman Nashville pickup in the bridge. Our new buffered preamp allows blending between the two pickups. The controls are as follows (starting with the closest to the headstock): master volume, blend, master tone. The preamp is powered by two 9-volt batteries located at the back of the instrument under the control plate As of 2012, all Resolectrics come equipped with our standard neck-tilt feature. This allows the action to be lowered or raised without re-slotting the bridge. The adjustment screw is located through the fingerboard at the 21st fret. The solid mahogany body is capped with a figured maple top bound in ivoroid. The figured maple neck clears 14 frets to the body, ebony fingerboard highlighted with mother of pearl position markers.
~ Reso Lectric Sunburst $4140
ON ORDER, please enquire.
~ Reso Lectric Blue $4140
ON ORDER, please enquire.
NATIONAL TRICONES
Styles 1-4 are Brass or German Silver, w/ optional cutaway.
T14 Weathered Steel 14 Fret Tricone Cutaway.
NRP & Triolian Tricones are Steel bodied w/ optional cutaway.
M1s are Mahogany w/ optional cutaway.
All tricones can be squareneck at no extra cost.
Ask about Baritone and 12-String options. Enquire about engraved models!
Email me at catfishkeith@catfishkeith.com or call 319-338-3614.
~ Style 1 Tricone $5040
ON ORDER, please enquire. Brand new brass-bodied, mirror-nickel plated tricone. This is the classic super-shiny classic tricone. It is rich in harmonics and makes a great and very versatile guitar. Endless sustain. Huge, GIANT bass and sweet ringing trebles. Beautiful!
~ Style 1 “Exploding Palm” Tricone $5200
IN STOCK NOW! The super, classic, brass Style 1 Tricone with the very rare and famous “Exploding Palm” etching pattern first seen in 1937 and ’38. Wild, abstract, beautiful and trippy patterns seen in the hands of Booker (aka Bukka) White and others. This tricone sounds and plays so sweetly and has the bell-like and sustain-rich tone that tricones are famous for. I love these and have one of my own.
~ Style 1 BARITONE Tricone $5400
ON ORDER, please enquire. Very special tricone has a 27″ scale, meets the body at the 13th fret. It has the regular brass body, and is strung with baritone-gauge strings (.068-.016) and is built to be tuned low, down to Bb or so; I use mine in Open Bb and Open Eb tunings, for slide. They are the same tunings as Open D and G, just way lower. These are massive sounding guitars. This one is a jewel, with a huge, huge full range sound. Love it!
~ T-14 Tricone Weathered Steel 14 Fret $4500
ON ORDER, please enquire.
National says: “You say you want a revolution? When John Dopyera launched the first National Tricone back in 1927, he sparked a revolution in guitars by building three resonators to provide internal acoustic amplification. Now, 91 years later in 2018, National unveils their first 14 fret cutaway Tricone, offering improved playability for modern guitarists but still boasting the famous resonator sound. The T-14 features a formed back and 3 1/2″deep body producing similar body volume to it’s 12 fret counterpart. A weathered finish evkes National’s long, well-traveled heritage. Capped by an unbound Ebony fretboard, the Maple neck provides a 25.65″ scale length.The headstock is topped by an Ebony overlay with vintage-style tuning machines. The M-14 might combine tradition with modern playability, but the sound is classic. Early National advertisements in 1927 touted National’s tone, power, and quality of sound, and the new T-14 proudly advances that history. Available in Brass, Steel or German Silver.”
This one is steel bodied, with the cool Weathered Steel finish.
~ Style 1 Antique Brass Tricone $5310
ON ORDER, please enquire. Antique Brass finish on a brass bodied tricone, a process now done in-house at National. Mahogany neck, slotted headstock, Ivoroid bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. National Shield on headstock. Fantastic and unique patina look with the bell-like, sustain rich tone of the Style 1 tricone! The Antique Brass finish gives a deeper and warmer tone than the brighter sounding mirror nickel finish.
~ Style 1 Cutaway Tricone $5510
ON ORDER, please enquire. Brass bodied cutaway tricone with mirror nickel finish with access to the 17th fret and above. Mahogany neck, slotted headstock, Ivoroid bound. Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. Great, ultimate tricone, huge sustain!
~ Style 1 German Silver Tricone $5510
ON ORDER, please enquire. Brand new German Silver (aka nickel silver or white silver) body, mirror-nickel plated tricone. This is the ultimate classic super-shiny classic tricone. German Silver has deeper lows and low mids and a smoother sounding high end.
~ Style 1 German Silver Cutaway Tricone $5960
ON ORDER, please enquire. Ultimate German Silver Tricone Cutaway! Total access to all frets, forever sustain, deep, sweet bell-like unique tricone magic tone. Man!
~ Super Custom 2003 Style 3 Tricone w/ Highlander Magnophonic Pickup & Strap Button Installed $10990
AVAILABLE NOW!
One-of-a-kind Style 3 Tricone. Ultimate tricone sound. German Silver top, and steel back and sides. It features the classic Lily-of-the-Valley engraving on the top, and plain heavier gauge steel back and sides, with a flat back.
This was custom built in 2003, for Bay Area singer-songwriter-guitarist DANNY CLICK by the original founders Don Young and McGregor Gaines. Deluxe Mahogany neck with Ivoroid slotted headstock overlay, bound fingerboard with diamond shaped inlays.
HIGHLANDER MAGNOPHONIC pickup is installed with the original stereo cord and external battery box. Strap button is installed. Excellent, near mint condition, lovingly cared for and maintained by the original owner.
Danny says: “One of one in the world, National never made another. Don and McGregor worked on this personally for me, so this is the only bi-metal Style 3 Tricone in existence. It sounds amazing and is complex in many ways including the ubiquitous tricone overtones and sustain.”
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I am playing a STYLE 1 GERMAN SILVER TRICONE in the video below, hope you enjoy!
~ Style 1 Tricone with EXPLODING PALM Etching $5200
IN STOCK NOW! Brass bodied tricone with mirror nickel finish with the EXPLODING PALM sandblast pattern on the top, back and sides, from rare vintage Nationals, like the one played by Bukka White. Mahogany neck, slotted headstock, Ivoroid bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. Super tricone with unique abstract deco design. These are the first modern versions of this 1937-38 design. This one will be the fifth or sixth one made, after over 70 years, super rare and beautiful. Only available here!
~ Style 1 LIGHTNING BOLT Tricone $5200
ON ORDER, please enquire. Beautiful unique brass bodied tricone with mirror nickel finish. Neck meets the body at the 12th fret. Mahogany neck, slotted headstock, Ivoroid bound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays. The LIGHTNING BOLT etching or blast pattern makes this one a one-off beauty. This may be the only tricone with the Lightning Bolt pattern, it is a rare design, and usually has only been seen on single cone mirror finish guitars. Ultimate guitar with not only the great looks but the infinite sustain, rich harmonics and special tricone sound that makes it an amazing slide guitar; it’s also versatile for any kind of music, picked or using a slide!
~ M1 Tricone $4320
IN STOCK NOW! One of the modern National company’s greatest innovations is this, the M1 Mahogany bodied tricone. All the power and depth and sustain of a tricone, with exceptionally powerful bass presence and sparkling trebles make it a very versatile guitar. Mahogany back, sides, neck and well, with ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard, dot inlays, slotted headstock. Another plus: it weighs 3.3lbs less than a metal tricone. A very popular and great sounding instrument!
~ M1 Tricone 2013 $3400
IN STOCK NOW! Super minty All-Mahogany classic M1 Tricone is in perfect brand new condition and sounds fantastic at a great price.
~ M1 Tricone 12-String $4770
IN STOCK NOW! The M1 Mahogany bodied tricone makes a fantastic 12-String guitar! Love this fun to play and magic and huge sounding, totally unique 12.
~ M1 Tricone w/ 4″ Deep Body $4320
ON ORDER, please enquire. These guitars sound HUGE. The 4″ deep body gives it a bit extra, as well! All the power and depth and sustain of a tricone, with super, giant bass presence and sparkling highs make it a very versatile guitar. Mahogany back, sides, neck and well, with ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard, dot inlays, slotted headstock. Stunning in every way.
~ M1 Tricone Cutaway $4680
ON ORDER, please enquire.
The cutaway version of the M1 Tricone, it has everything the standard M1 has, and gives access to the 17th fret and higher! Fantastic instrument.
~ M1 Tricone SQUARENECK $4320
~ NRP Steel Tricone $4320
ON ORDER, please enquire! This great tricone has a steel body, formed back, rubbed nickel (aka “Steel”) finish, unbound Ebony fingerboard on a Mahogany neck, and slotted headstock with “NATIONAL” stamped on it. Great tone, a bit deeper and harder than brass, giant sound, and the no-maintenance rubbed nickel “Steel” finish. Love this guitar.
~ NRP Steel Tricone Cutaway $4770
ON ORDER, please enquire!
Tricone has a steel body, flat back, cutaway giving access to the 17th fret and higher, rubbed nickel (aka “Steel”) finish, unbound Ebony fingerboard on a Mahogany neck, and slotted headstock with “NATIONAL” stamped on it.
Below, John Maxwell plays “Bella’s Romp” on this very guitar. Thanks John!
National Baritones of Catfish Keith
The video below is me playing my custom Gold Dueco Baritone Tricone, Please ask if you’d like a Baritone, they are usually build order-only instruments. Baritones are my primary slide guitar voice, I just love ’em! Tunings are low, 3 to 5 frets lower than a regular scale guitar, I usually tune this one at Open Bb, which is just the same as Open D or Vestapol Tuning, just lower in pitch. String gauges are .068-.017. Scale length is 27.” Baritone neck is available on all tricones and on the El Trovador single cone guitar. Add $400 for Baritone neck. Ask me for ETA. Email or call me anytime, 319-338-3614.
Here are some of my own personal collection of modern Nationals: front left, is the 2014 GOLD DUECO BARITONE TRICONE, front right, 2011 M1 BARITONE TRICONE, top left, 2010 EL TROVADOR 12 STRING, middle, 1999 BARITONE POLYCHROME TRICONE, behind that, 2003 CUSTOM ESTRALITA BARITONE, behind that, my 2002 STY
LE 1 TRICONE 12 STRING.
~ NRP Black Rust Tricone $4140
ON ORDER, please enquire! Beautiful Black Rust finish on steel bodied tricone. Mahogany neck with slotted peaked headstock with NATIONAL stamped on it. Unbound Ebony fingerboard. Great sweet deep tone with endless sustain, a real alive guitar with loads of bonk, splang and river-flow sustain.
~ NRP Tricone with Green Burst $4140
ON ORDER, please enquire! Green burst painted finish on a steel bodied tricone, one of the classic original finishes that debuted on the NRP series. The steel tricones sound deeper and darker than their brass counterparts, with a bit more splang and bonk, but with the same forever sustain and harmonically rich tone the tricone is known for. Mahogany neck, slotted headstock with NATIONAL stamped on it, unbound Ebony fingerboard with dot inlays.
~ Triolian Tricone $4140
AVAILABLE NOW! Gold-to-brown painted burst finish tricone has a steel body, formed back, Ivoroid bound Rosewood fingerboard on a Maple neck, and slotted headstock with Triolian Shield decal. Giant tricone sound made slightly bolder because of the Maple neck. Wonderful guitar.
~ Triolian Steel Tricone $4320
ON ORDER, please enquire! Fantastic tricone has a steel body, formed back, rubbed nickel (aka “Steel”) finish, the body is identical to the NRP Steel Tricone, but with the Triolian’s Ivoroid bound Rosewood fingerboard on a Maple burst neck, and slotted headstock with Triolian Shield Decal. Great tone, more bonk and splang than brass, giant sound, and the no-maintenance rubbed nickel “Steel” finish. The Triolian Maple neck give it a slightly bolder tone than the NRP. (please ASK for pictures.)
NATIONAL TENOR:
Tenors are single cone, guitar shaped, 22.5″ scale, 4 stringed instruments, and can be any metal or wood.
~ Triolian W-Series Tenor $3780
ON ORDER, please enquire! The beautiful National Tenor features a tenor guitar (not pear) shaped steel body, with f-holes, ribbed sieve coverplate, Walnut burst painted finish, and a great 4-string Maple neck with a 22.5″ scale, Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard, peghead headstock with Gotoh geared planetary banjo-style tuners. National Triolian Shield. A wonderful tenor instrument that will cut right through with a sweet power and vintage reverberation, I love these!
~ Mahogany Tenor $3870
IN STOCK NOW! Gorgeous Mahogany Tenor Guitar features the cute tenor guitar shape, and sports an Antique Brass finished “fan” coverplate with slot soundports, very similar to the ones on the National Mandolins, Mahogany neck with 22.5″ scale, unbound Ebony fingerboard and planetary Gotoh tuners. Sweet and warm tenor sound, I love these, only a handful of these have been made.
NATIONAL MANDOLIN:
Unique mandolins, carved out of solid Walnut with Figured Maple top.
~ RM1 Walnut Mandolin with Antique Brass parts $3960
ON ORDER, please enquire! The great and unique National Mandolin. This one has a subtle burst painted Figured or Flamed Maple top, and a solid Walnut body which is carved out, with an Ivoroid-bound Ebony fingerboard, Antiqued metal parts, including the coolest slotted, ribbed coverplate, metal National Shield on black headstock overlay, and black knobbed 4-on-a-plate tuners. Fantastic, an amazing instrument. The one on the right has a Hotplate pickup system, add $400 for Hotplate.)
~ RMV Vintage Mandolin with Rubbed Nickel plated parts $3960
This one has a Figured or Flamed Maple top, and a solid Maple body which is carved out, with an unbound Ebony fingerboard, Rubbed Nickel-finished Steel parts, including ribbed sieve-style coverplate, pewter National Shield on matching burst headstock, and white knobbed 4-on-a-plate tuners. Wonderful Mandolin, with a powerful voice like no other.
NOTE: You can get a Hotplate pickup system installed, which includes a Lollar lipstick pickup, volume and tone knobs, and jack plugin, all within the coverplate for $400 more, on either style of coverplate.
NATIONAL UKULELES:
Get ’em now! Ukes are discontinued after these last ones are sold.
~ Triolian Ukulele $3060
Ukulele version of the W-Series Triolian, it features a steel body, sieve coverplate, one 6″ cone. Maple concert scale neck, unbound Rosewood fingerboard. Peghead headstock with Grover plantary tuners. Super cool uke sound with a beautiful twang to it.
~ Style O Ukulele $3690
ON ORDER, please enquire! Great diminutive Style O, replete with palm tree etching front and back, on a mirror nickel brass body uke. Classic iconic uke, an art deco masterpiece!
~ National Clock $450
Ships directly from the manufacturer.
This is the glowing, super high quality National Clock, make it always be “National Time”at your house! It’s big, 20″across.
~ Maple Uke $3150
AVAILABLE NOW!
Gorgeous Maple Uke with beautiful burst finish. 15″ Concert scale. Wonderful little thing with punchy, sweet tone!
~ Mahogany Uke $3150
Marvelous Mahogany Uke with dark brown chocolatey finish. 15″ Concert scale. Warm, powerful sound. Love it!
