The ResoRocket is one of National's newly designed single resonator guitars. This model incorporates a redesigned coverplate pattern to complement the distinctive Tricone-style grill work. The upper bout has been modified with a graceful cutaway for easier access to the higher frets. The name “Vintage Steel” refers to the plating process in which the satin-nickel plating on each Vintage Steel instrument is designed to look aged with use and the passage of time.
This steel body National has a smooth balanced tone with plenty of bite and lots of reverberation thanks to the design of the sound grills, providing a wide open sound that is full of character and attitude. The ResoRocket has a distinct tone unlike a typical single or tricone designs; drawing from both in a special way. The cone itself is a single standard 9.5 National with biscuit bridge. But, the top and coverplate is designed with tricone stylings. The open upper grills lend to a dynamic sound, but with more of the single cone focus, projection, and volume. The ResoRocket has ample volume and the resulting blend is unique and versatile, easily switching from open-tuning slide to western swing.
Playing right into the "Vintage Steel" appearance, this guitar has some discoloration in some areas due to playing wear and some finish scratches on the top, back, and sides... see photos. There is a ding on the tip of the headstock, also shown in the photograph. Original Hardshell case included.
Features:
- Model: ResoRocket Vintage Steel
- Serial: 14510
- Body Material: Steel
- Neck Material: Hard Rock Maple
- Nut Material: Bone
- Fretboard Material: Rosewood
- Fretboard Binding: Ivoroid
- Fretboard Markers: Mother of Pearl Diamonds
- Resonator: 9.5? Hand Spun National Cone
- Bridge: Maple Biscuit
- Tuners: Vintage National Three-on-a-Plate
- Coverplate Design: Tricone-Style
- Body Finish: Bright Nickel
- Coverplate Finish: Bright Nickel
- Nut Width: 1.825"
- Width: at 12th: 2.3"
- Scale Length: 25"
- Overall Length: 38.75"
- Upper Bout Width: 10.25"
- Lower Bout Width: 14"
- Body Depth: 3.125"
This instrument has been spoken for. Please call 866-265-5993 or email info@artisanguitars.com to inquire about a similar instrument. Tags: cutaway, national, resophonic, resorocket, single cone, steel, steel body, vintage steel
